# 1997 Camry missing power steering unit bolt **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [December 13, 2015, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-camry-missing-power-steering-unit-bolt/91951 "2015-12-13T04:46:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![gsimone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/85f322/32.png) [@gsimone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gsimone)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2015, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-camry-missing-power-steering-unit-bolt/91951/1 "2015-12-13T04:46:49Z")
I’m missing a bolt hold down for the power steering unit, where can I get the spec for the bolt so I can purchase and replace that bolt? Thanks in advance for any help with this! Glenn ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2015, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-camry-missing-power-steering-unit-bolt/91951/2 "2015-12-13T05:02:28Z")
Is there an ACE hardware store nearby? Remove another bolt from the power steering mounting system to see if it threads into the hole of the missing fastener. If it does, you then know the thread size. Now determine if the bolt that threads in is of the proper length of the missing bolt. If not, make that adjustment. Now go to ACE, and show them the bolt. And say it needs to be this long. And they’ll match you up with the proper bolt. Tester ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2015, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-camry-missing-power-steering-unit-bolt/91951/3 "2015-12-13T06:06:21Z")
4-banger or V6? Can you see it in the attached link? I’m having a hard time seeing what you’re alluding to in the photo.Sorry. [http://www.toyotapartsoverstock.com/showAssembly.aspx?ukey\_assembly=511192&ukey\_make=1060&ukey\_model=15428&modelYear=1997&ukey\_category=21651&ukey\_driveLine=6673](http://www.toyotapartsoverstock.com/showAssembly.aspx?ukey_assembly=511192&ukey_make=1060&ukey_model=15428&modelYear=1997&ukey_category=21651&ukey_driveLine=6673) ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2015, 6:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-camry-missing-power-steering-unit-bolt/91951/4 "2015-12-13T06:46:50Z")
You could just make a guess and buy a few different sizes, bolts don’t cost that much. You know pretty much for certain it is metric, so that narrows it down. But @Tester 's idea above is what I’d do. One other thing, in some applications a bolt has to be extra strong. On those bolts, there are markings on the bolt head. Either a number or little lines. So when you remove a bolt for Tester’s idea, look at the head for any markings too, then match up the replacement bolt for both size, thread pitch, and markings. ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2015, 7:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-camry-missing-power-steering-unit-bolt/91951/5 "2015-12-13T07:10:23Z")
Here, this’ll clarify George’s post. > **[ASTM, SAE and ISO Grade Markings for Steel Fasteners - American Fastener...](http://www.americanfastener.com/astm-sae-and-iso-grade-markings-for-steel-fasteners/)** > > Download a complimentary PDF of our Fastener Markings chart. Contact American Fastener with any questions or for a custom quote. IdentificationGrade Mark Specification FastenerDescription Material Nominal SizeRange (in.) Mechanical Properties Proof... In all honesty, I’d suggest just going to a dealer parts window, showing him what you want to replace, and getting the proper bolt. That’ll ensure the proper grade, size, etc. ---
**Author:** ![insightful](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/insightful/32/2732_2.png) [@insightful](https://community.cartalk.com/u/insightful)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2015, 7:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-camry-missing-power-steering-unit-bolt/91951/6 "2015-12-13T07:40:40Z")
Are you sure a bolt goes there? I’m seeing a pivot rod entering from the back, but it’s far from clear. ---
**Author:** ![gsimone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/85f322/32.png) [@gsimone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gsimone)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2016, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-camry-missing-power-steering-unit-bolt/91951/7 "2016-01-03T01:17:17Z")
You are correct no bolt there It happens to be a leaking pressure hose to the power steering pump…my bad I thought I was missing a bolt. ---
**Author:** ![insightful](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/insightful/32/2732_2.png) [@insightful](https://community.cartalk.com/u/insightful)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2016, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-camry-missing-power-steering-unit-bolt/91951/8 "2016-01-03T04:09:10Z")
Thanks for the follow-up. Happy motoring.