How to remove power steering pully?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Troy Ohio
How to remove power steering pully?
Like it says, how do I do it? My eyes arent the greatest and I cant tell if what goes through the center of the pully is a threaded bolt or not? I can get an allen wrench into it but it does not fit perfectly. Car is an 88. Thanks in advance
Burning Brakes
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I removed the pulley in my 94 but had to use an extractor because the pulley is presure fit.
I am not sure yours is the same but you will need the extractor and installer. It is not difficult but without the proper tools you will not be able to do anything and cause damage.
I am not sure yours is the same but you will need the extractor and installer. It is not difficult but without the proper tools you will not be able to do anything and cause damage.
Melting Slicks
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From: St. Charles, MO Route 66 Corvette Club
The tools to remove the PS pulley are availabe for "loan" from Advance or Auto Zone. Go an borrow one (put down deposit) an pull 'er off. Do not attempt to do this without the proper tools or you are looking at spending some folding $$$.
Race Director
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BIG TIP for reinstall...make sure you spray the threaded hole with
WD40 or some rust penetrating oil BEFORE installing the threaded bolt that has to go inside to press the pulley back on after you get the pulley off with the puller tool.The thread holes rust and strip...even got new reman ps pumps that had stripped holes.Had to take em back to the store.Sometimes you can retap them if they arent too bad.
So before I start the job I make sure (if im using the same pump or getting a new one)the long screw for reinstall of the pulley will thread all the way inside the hole and hold itself in there.If you dont check that ahead of time,and take the pulley off,you may not get the pulley back on.
Btw The puller tool itself has 2 halves that fit around the pulley snout and a smooth metal rod goes inside to push off the pump hole,not thread on like reinstall.As you hold one end with a wrench and another wrench to turn the large nut it pulls it off.Very easy to do.
WD40 or some rust penetrating oil BEFORE installing the threaded bolt that has to go inside to press the pulley back on after you get the pulley off with the puller tool.The thread holes rust and strip...even got new reman ps pumps that had stripped holes.Had to take em back to the store.Sometimes you can retap them if they arent too bad.
So before I start the job I make sure (if im using the same pump or getting a new one)the long screw for reinstall of the pulley will thread all the way inside the hole and hold itself in there.If you dont check that ahead of time,and take the pulley off,you may not get the pulley back on.
Btw The puller tool itself has 2 halves that fit around the pulley snout and a smooth metal rod goes inside to push off the pump hole,not thread on like reinstall.As you hold one end with a wrench and another wrench to turn the large nut it pulls it off.Very easy to do.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Troy Ohio
Thanks alot guys!!
Thanks for all of your responses, you guys and this forum are a lifesaver. I cant total all of the money and time I have saved from reading on this forum and from all of your responses!!!!
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Pro
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From: Centennial Colorado
Originally Posted by Sam Lam
The tools to remove the PS pulley are availabe for "loan" from Advance or Auto Zone. Go an borrow one (put down deposit) an pull 'er off. Do not attempt to do this without the proper tools or you are looking at spending some folding $$$.
Racer
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From: Wilmington NC
I found out the hard way that apparently there were at least two different P/S pumps used on the 94s. none, and I mean none of the major parts stores could get me the right one, the pump bodies were all the same but the return (I believe it is the return anyway) tube was the wrong length and the wrong angle. The dealer had to order one based on the VIN.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Troy Ohio
Sure thing!!!
Originally Posted by Sam Lam
Tom: Looks like a lot of folks helped you! When you see a post from me begging for help, just jump right in 
I may not know that much, but when I see something I can contribute that is constructive I'll be happy to give my 2 cents worth!!!!
Again thanks guys!!!!
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From: Centennial Colorado
Originally Posted by 93*Corvette
Loaner at Autozone #27031 Just used it tonight. Worked great and was free!!!
Then put the thin metal sleeve to hold everything together. Takes about 20 minutes to pull the pulley. Please note that it is a pressed fitting, no screws or locking bolts...
2nd foto shows all parts in kit. Left hand side shows the "put it on er tool"
Last edited by 93*Corvette; Jul 31, 2006 at 11:15 PM.