I am close to getting the power steering pump off of my 1999 LS400. But, the damn Banjo Bolt on the PS pump is an hard to come off. I feel like the last person to work on it over torqued it.

Is there something I need to do to remove this banjo bolt? Or do I just need to reallllllly put some muscle into loosening it?

 

Sharp impact is best, if possible. Hammer against wrench etc. Dumb question, you are turning it the correct way, yes?

 

Lefty loosy righty tighty?

 

Sure, but depends on perspective.

 

Idk how I would fit an impact gun in there

 

A small air impact might fit, probably not. Put a ratchet on that, hammer time. Or a ratchet with a long pipe it will yield. Force the pipe with the quickest, sharp motion you can. Why are you trying to get the banjo loose?

 

I’m trying to remove the banjo bolt to remove the power steering pump. I’m considering remove the high pressure line altogether now…..

 

If you're not getting anywhere then yea go that route. If practical of course.

 

1/2" drive breaker bar should make quick work of that. You may have to do it from underneath tho...

 

I got it out with help! Thank goodness. Used two wrenches. Anyone happen to know the part number for a banjo bolt?

 

I have it memorized (no I don't)
http://www.japan-parts.eu/lexus/us/1...-steering-tube

click numbers to get full part number(s)

 

Thanks! I was also looking for the two 14mm bolts that secure the power steering from under the car. I don’t think I see those in the diagram. Would you also happen to know it?

 

Vane pump details are here
http://www.japan-parts.eu/lexus/us/1...power-steering

Or if not poke around the diagrams you'll find them.

 

Banjo Bolt = 9634141603
Seal Washers (2ea) = 4432730030

 

The part number for the two bolts that secure the power steering pump up onto the motor are: Bolt Flange = 9151261040 .