Removing power steering pump pulley

[Blakers]

I want to rebuild my power steering pump and need to pull the pulley. How hard is it to get it off? Thanks Blake

 

[rscurtis]

IIRC, a replacement pump is not that pricey. Might want to look into it before you go to the trouble.

 

[Blakers]

I called AutoZone and their price for a complete rebuilt pump is $127. Then I called a local parts store where I have an account and they have a rebuilt pump that is just the guts with no pulley or reservoir - their price is $61. 85. This is the point where I was contemplating having to pull the pulley off.

Then I called another local store where I also have an account. They have a complete pump with a lifetime warranty for $104. I decided to go that route.

Blake

 

[WM-300]

The pulley is on VERY tight. You will need a puller to remove it. You will also need a tool or make a tool to re-install the pulley. Believe me..... its TIGHT.

wm300

 

[rbattelle]

The pulley is on VERY tight. You will need a puller to remove it. You will also need a tool or make a tool to re-install the pulley. Believe me..... its TIGHT.

Is there a key and set screw, or is that thing just pressed into place?



-Ryan

 

[Blakers]

I picked up the remanufactured pump today and it has everything except the pulley. There's no key or set screw and it looks to be pressed on TIGHT. The parts store loaned me a puller to take it off and included with the pump is a bolt/washer/nut arrangement to put the pulley back on. The end of the shaft is threaded on the inside to accept this bolt, then the nut pulls the pulley on.

Should be easy to change. I want to flush the system after I install the pump.

Anyone know how much fluid the system holds? The book says to use ATF +4.

Thanks
Blake

 

[n7gxz]

If you take a torch or even a good heat gun and heat the pulley to about 300* it will drop right on with very little effort. I do that trick with bearing to get them on shafts all the time.



Kevin

 

[WM-300]

Is there a key and set screw, or is that thing just pressed into place?



-Ryan

Correct, its pressed on, no key or set screw.



WM300

 

[Blakers]

It came off and went back on with no problem. Replacing the pump was not a bad job.

 

[WM-300]

It came off and went back on with no problem. Replacing the pump was not a bad job.

Super, you did well.



WM300