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How to get pulley off?
I have a GM power steering pump with appx. 5/8" shaft and appx 6" pulley
that I cannot get off with a three-jawed puller. The shaft has a allen or hex-type type socket in the end. I tried inserting an allen wrench in the shaft while turning the pulley but no success. How do I get it off? j/b |
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How to get pulley off?
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I believe that takes a special
puller made for just this purpose. "justme" > wrote in message ... >I have a GM power steering pump with appx. 5/8" shaft and appx 6" pulley >that I cannot get off with a three-jawed puller. The shaft has a allen or >hex-type type socket in the end. I tried inserting an allen wrench in >the shaft while turning the pulley but no success. > > How do I get it off? > > j/b > > > |
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How to get pulley off?
Well, any news is better than none. I wonder what type of puller is
required? Do you know? Thanks j/b "Randy & Yvette Runkle" > wrote in message news:yX3Tk.433539$yE1.27407@attbi_s21... >I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I believe that takes a special >puller made for just this purpose. > "justme" > wrote in message > ... >>I have a GM power steering pump with appx. 5/8" shaft and appx 6" pulley >>that I cannot get off with a three-jawed puller. The shaft has a allen or >>hex-type type socket in the end. I tried inserting an allen wrench in >>the shaft while turning the pulley but no success. >> >> How do I get it off? >> >> j/b >> >> >> > |
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How to get pulley off?
On Nov 13, 5:44 pm, "justme" > wrote:
> I have a GM power steering pump with appx. 5/8" shaft and appx 6" pulley > that I cannot get off with a three-jawed puller. The shaft has a allen or > hex-type type socket in the end. I tried inserting an allen wrench in the > shaft while turning the pulley but no success. > > How do I get it off? > > j/b The last time I did this the pump I was working on had the inside of the shaft threaded, and I used a special puller rented from autozone to take the pulley off the old pump and push it back onto the new pump. Are you sure yours isn't threaded on the inside of the shaft? Chris |
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How to get pulley off?
On Nov 13, 9:31 pm, "justme" > wrote:
> Well, any news is better than none. I wonder what type of puller is > required? Do you know? > I think I've seen these pullers at Harbor Freight for under $15. I wouldn't recommend them to the professional mechanic, but for the do-it-yourselfer, it should work. |
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How to get pulley off?
Not being a smart ass, but it is called a "Power Steering Pulley
Puller." I have Snap On's versions. Two different sizes.Work great. There are many versions. http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog Some auto parts stores rent them. Any descent garage will pull it off for you. You will need to "press" it back on. They have tools for that also. If your replacing the pump, a set up will come with the new pump. If your not replacing the pump, get a bolt, a nut and a washer. (3/8" x 2 1/2" I think) As someone stated, there are threads inside the pump shaft. These are for "replacing" the pulley. Thread the nut on the bolt, up close to the head. Then put the washer on. Put the pulley on the shaft and tap it lightly to get it started on the shaft. Screw the bolt into the shaft. Have someone hold the pulley so it doesn't turn. While holding the bolt so it will not turn, tighten the nut. This will "puch" the pulley on. This set up usually comes with a new pump. Some tips: Use a ratchet wrench on the nut. Get a thick, hard washer so the nut doesn't dig into to it when tightening. Clean the inside off the pulley with emory paper or crocuss cloth. It isn't hard to do, just a little tricky. |
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How to get pulley off?
>I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I believe that takes a special
>puller made for just this purpose. >"justme" > wrote in message ... >>I have a GM power steering pump with appx. 5/8" shaft and appx 6" pulley >>that I cannot get off with a three-jawed puller. The shaft has a allen or >>hex-type type socket in the end. I tried inserting an allen wrench in >>the shaft while turning the pulley but no success. >> >> How do I get it off? >> >> j/b Even Harbor Freight sells a PS pulley puller: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40749 |
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How to get pulley off?
I am entering this thread late, but have just a little word of advice. I
had a leaking PS pump shaft seal and went this route to try to save a little money. A machine shop pulled the pulley for me for little or nothing. A new seal put me right back in business....for about three months. Then the leak came back full force. When I replaced the seal, there was no visual indication of shaft damage. A new pump was the only cure for me. I dont know whether this applies to your problem. |
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How to get pulley off?
*A new seal
> put me right back > in business....for about three months. Then the leak came back full force.. > > When I replaced the seal, there was no visual indication of shaft damage. > > A new pump was the only cure for me. > > I dont know whether this applies to your problem. Good advice about the new seal. You may get lucky but chances are 3 to 1 that if the seal is bad now a new one will go out soon. I have a lot of tools. Some of the best deals are the cheaper ones, mostly from China these days, and I have some of the best, not from China. This is one of the times you really want the expensive one. If rental is availible try that route but if you have to buy one get the made in USA. Snap On is great but one fom OTC will be a little cheaper. Even if you are only a sometimes mechanic this is a good tool to have. They are only sometimes availible on the "on line" auction houses and so much in demand that they ususaly go for as much as a new on. disston |
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How to get pulley off?
I own a variety of made in America two jaw and three jaw pullers.I
bought them at pawn shops.One of my pullers has five puller arms on it.It is a Craftsman knock off puller I bought new at the Sears store.Check the pawn shops in your area, sometimes you can find some real good tools at good prices. cuhulin |
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