Power steering pulley replacement instructions?
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Power steering pulley replacement instructions?
Can anyone please tell me what tools I need to get and how to replace this pulley. I will be attempting this tomorrow after work and can't afford to have more than a few hours of downtime...so if I need to get it pressed on at a shop, I will need to know in advance. I'll be using the new C6 LS2 pulley.
Thanks
Matt
Thanks
Matt
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Unless you have the proper tool to remove and install the pulley you won't be able to do the job.
I used one of these to do this:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
I used one of these to do this:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
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From what I can remember,,,AutoZone rents a universal tool to remove AND re-install the pulley. Its like the snap-on tool but the Rental is FREE! Give that a try! The last time I removed and installed a PS pulley was on my Jeep (yea, I know its not a c5 but is installed and removed very similar) I used a heat gun to get the pulley very warm and it made the job a snap!!!
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The power steering pulley is made of some sort of plastic and without the correct tool as stated above, you won't get it off or you will break it. I wish I had known about the Snap-On tool. I purchased the Kent-Moore tools referenced in the Helms manual after I had broken one cheap puller I had and almost broke the pulley as well. With shipping it was over $230. 
They did work great however.
They did work great however.
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See my post below (#7) for better info -
In my original post here, I combined the procedure for the alternator w/ the power steering pump procedure - DUH on me! so, I reposted what I should have said in #7 below.
In my original post here, I combined the procedure for the alternator w/ the power steering pump procedure - DUH on me! so, I reposted what I should have said in #7 below.
Last edited by 94legaleagle; Mar 31, 2008 at 10:05 PM. Reason: correct info given
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First, there is a specialty tool required to even get the nut off the alternator shaft (nut holds the pulley on the shaft) - I had England Green send me a picture a couple years ago to show me the tool - the company was like "Metal werx" or something like that IF I remember correctly
Then, you will want a quality puller like the Snap On one - I tried a more generic puller and I was starting to destroy the metal hub (which is part of the pulley and necessary for removal), so I took my alternator to the shop to have them switch it - even the shop had a hard time getting the pulley off - and the new pulley was a BIOTCHHHH to get on far enough (read impact wrench to tighten the pulley nut) -
I'd consider removing the alternator and taking it to a shop to have the pulley removed / installed.
Then, you will want a quality puller like the Snap On one - I tried a more generic puller and I was starting to destroy the metal hub (which is part of the pulley and necessary for removal), so I took my alternator to the shop to have them switch it - even the shop had a hard time getting the pulley off - and the new pulley was a BIOTCHHHH to get on far enough (read impact wrench to tighten the pulley nut) -
I'd consider removing the alternator and taking it to a shop to have the pulley removed / installed.
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Um, yeah, :bb :bb :bb thanks for correcting me
It's been a while, and in reviewing what I wrote above, I combined the procedure for the alternator pulley and for the power steering pump pulley -
For the power steering pump pulley, the following is still GOOD, CORRECT advice:
It's been a while, and in reviewing what I wrote above, I combined the procedure for the alternator pulley and for the power steering pump pulley -
For the power steering pump pulley, the following is still GOOD, CORRECT advice:
You will want a quality puller like the Snap On one - I tried a more generic puller and I was starting to destroy the metal hub (which is part of the pulley and necessary for removal), so I took my power steering pump to the shop to have them switch it - even the shop had a hard time getting the pulley off - and the new pulley was a BIOTCHHHH to get on far enough (read impact wrench with a grade 8 bolt to pull the pulley onto the power steering pump shaft) -
I'd consider removing the power steerung pump and taking it to a shop to have the pulley removed / installed.
I'd consider removing the power steerung pump and taking it to a shop to have the pulley removed / installed.
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A bit late for my reply (just saw this thread).
Get the Snap-On tool. The AutoZone rental tool is useless and will not seat the pulley far enough for proper belt alignment afterwards.
Stephen
Get the Snap-On tool. The AutoZone rental tool is useless and will not seat the pulley far enough for proper belt alignment afterwards.
Stephen
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The power steering pulley is made of some sort of plastic and without the correct tool as stated above, you won't get it off or you will break it. I wish I had known about the Snap-On tool. I purchased the Kent-Moore tools referenced in the Helms manual after I had broken one cheap puller I had and almost broke the pulley as well. With shipping it was over $230. They did work great however.
They did work great however.
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i tried using harbor frieght and autozone tools..no go! 
snap on was the only thing that worked! 
I was amazed how strong that fricken pastic was ....would have sworn it should have broken with all that pressure! 
plastic technology is getting amazing, darn stuff is stronger than steel
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i tried using harbor frieght and autozone tools..no go! snap on was the only thing that worked! I was amazed how strong that fricken pastic was ....would have sworn it should have broken with all that pressure! plastic technology is getting amazing, darn stuff is stronger than steel
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The power steering pulley is made of some sort of plastic and without the correct tool as stated above, you won't get it off or you will break it. I wish I had known about the Snap-On tool. I purchased the Kent-Moore tools referenced in the Helms manual after I had broken one cheap puller I had and almost broke the pulley as well. With shipping it was over $230. They did work great however.
They did work great however.
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I got the balancer and pilot bushing out in less than 10 minutes, but than F'n power steering pump.
The frick'n plastic pulley cracked like a piece of glass the second any pressure was applied to it.
I'm off for the next week in Austin, TX so I'll have a week to get some ideas.
The frick'n plastic pulley cracked like a piece of glass the second any pressure was applied to it.
I'm off for the next week in Austin, TX so I'll have a week to get some ideas.
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I broke mine trying to get it off using a tool incorrectly. The new pulley was only $16 plus another $10 for a machine shop to get the remainder of the pulley off the shaft. Serious PITA to remove or install this pulley.
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When I was removing my crankshaft damper, it was really stuck on the crank. The three jaw puller BUSTED the front lip off the damper in two places. Shot off like a bullet! ( It was being replaced with a powerbond damper anyway 
) I used a heat gun to heat up the damper hub and once it got very warm, it popped right off. Im thinking that anyone that wants to press that power steering pulley on or off may want to heat up the pulley hub to around 140 deg with a heat gun. That may make it a lot easier to work with.
Bill
( It was being replaced with a powerbond damper anyway ) I used a heat gun to heat up the damper hub and once it got very warm, it popped right off. Im thinking that anyone that wants to press that power steering pulley on or off may want to heat up the pulley hub to around 140 deg with a heat gun. That may make it a lot easier to work with.Bill
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Good idea but remember that PS Fluid has a flash temp of +392 degrees. Heat it up too much and its barbecue time at a great cost. I only say that Bill because some won't know just how hot 140 is and will continue heating it...just to be sure
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When I was removing my crankshaft damper, it was really stuck on the crank. The three jaw puller BUSTED the front lip off the damper in two places. Shot off like a bullet! ( It was being replaced with a powerbond damper anyway ) I used a heat gun to heat up the damper hub and once it got very warm, it popped right off. Im thinking that anyone that wants to press that power steering pulley on or off may want to heat up the pulley hub to around 140 deg with a heat gun. That may make it a lot easier to work with.
Bill
( It was being replaced with a powerbond damper anyway ) I used a heat gun to heat up the damper hub and once it got very warm, it popped right off. Im thinking that anyone that wants to press that power steering pulley on or off may want to heat up the pulley hub to around 140 deg with a heat gun. That may make it a lot easier to work with.Bill
Thanks for tip. I'll try some penetrating oil and some heat w/gear puller.
What sucks is the harmonic balancer and pilot bushing took me all of 10 minutes. I have all of the Kent Moore Tools.
I had the GM puller for the PS pulley but that crappy white metal just cave from the pressure.
Wish I had been that lucky.