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Frozen Power Steering Pump 1989 Camry 4 Cyl, 4S-FE

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Old 01-04-2015, 02:13 PM
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Default Frozen Power Steering Pump 1989 Camry 4 Cyl, 4S-FE

I'm trying to change my power steering belt. I cleaned the area and loosened the 14 mm adjusting bolt to finger-loose. However, I am unable to move the power steering assembly toward the front of the car to slip off the belt. What size bar should I use, what's the pivot point, and where do I place that bar? Thanks!
 
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Old 01-04-2015, 02:56 PM
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The pump is held onto the engine by two bolts. Did you also loosen the other bolt?
 
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Old 01-04-2015, 03:16 PM
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Default Yes; that's the upper/pivot bolt...

I saw the two power steering hoses on the bottom and don't want to break them. Where is a safe place to apply leverage with a breaker bar to move the power steering assembly forward AND to move it back into place? Thanks
 
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Old 01-04-2015, 03:24 PM
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The other bolt is still tight?

As to bar size, if the bolts are loose a 1 to 1 1/2 foot will do. If the bolts are not loose then as long as you can use. Make sure your apply leverage on a solid area of the pump body so as not to damage anything. And don't by accident apply the bar force to any hoses.
 
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