Can't find upper bolt on P.S. Pump!!

[89_3SFE]

Alright, here's the story. I have a 91 Camry with the V6 and my friend and I attempted to replace the Power Steering belt on it the other day. Well, we got the lower bolt off so we could move it back and forth, but it didn't budge. So we tried to find the upper bolt to loosen that so the whole pump would move forward and we could get the belt off. Well, we spent 20 minutes just trying to find the bolt, and we never found it. Can anyone tell me or show me pics of where this upper bolt is so I don't have to pay an arm and a leg to get the dealership or somebody else to do it? Is it easily accessible with just a ratchet?

[88 LE]

The upper bolt should be on the top of the pump. Where the pump bolts to the bracket.

http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...3d8013f7b8.jsp


Picture:

http://www.autozone.com/images/cds/g...3d8013f7b9.gif

[89_3SFE]

Alright, well my friend and I tried getting that bolt off, but we couldn't get our hands in there. Is there some way to get that bolt loosened without any major special tools or extensions? If I need some special tools, what are they and what's the easiest way to get that bolt loosened?

[88 LE]

Have you tried getting to the bolt from the bottom of the car?

You don't need special tools. A wrench or socket + ratchet will do.

[89_3SFE]

I tried getting at it from under, but it was pretty hard. Do you have to remove anything that's in the way at all?

[88 LE]

Originally Posted by 89_3SFE

Do you have to remove anything that's in the way at all?

No.

The only thing in the way is the side of car, but you can't do anything about that.


You don't need to remove the top bolt. Just loosen it up enough so that you can slide the pump forward.

[89_3SFE]

Thanks for your help. This makes me feel better because i think I can actually get this done rather than pay someone a ton of money. Thanks!!