power steering pump bolt?

1995 TOYOTA CAMRY
160,000 MILES • 2.1L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LAUDCARBINC
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There are two power steering pump bolts that hold the pump in place: one long one and a short one to pivot the pump. I removed the old pump with no problem but now that I need to install the new one I noticed that the long bolt which I never actually had to remove does not come out because the frame is blocking it.
Does the bolt have to be cut or is there some other way to remove it?
Jun 15, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Believe it or not, there are three different pumps that could have been used. I attached pics below of each.

Can you identify which one you have? Also, if you could, take a couple of pictures of what you are dealing with and upload them for me to see.

Note that you shouldn't have to cut any of the bolts. If you were able to remove the other one without removing the bolt, I'm not sure why the new one is different when installing, so let me know.

Take care,

joe

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Jun 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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LAUDCARBINC
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Looks like the third diagram. Let me clarify when removing the old pump (there were two bolts holding it in place: a short bolt (which you slide to adjust the pump and tighten the belt) and a long bolt. I did not even realize that the long bolt never came out until I tried putting the new pump back on. The long bolt's head touches the frame. When removing it a cut-out in the metal bracket allows the pump to drop without removing the bolt. But when putting the pump back in that bolt has to be entirely out in order for it to thread into the body. While doing additional research I came across a post that made mention of jacking the engine up. That may be the way since the upper engine torque mount has been already removed. Can you confirm if this is the best procedure to clear the frame in order for that long bolt to be removed?
Jun 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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STRAILER
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Yes, use a jack with and a board (wood) to support the engine, this will give you the access you need.
Jun 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM