Mell Are power steering pump pulleys held in place by a press fit?
Power steering pulleys are sometimes fitted on the pump shaft with a press and the assembly is held together with friction. Over time and use these pulleys get ‘locked on’ tight and cannot be removed by hand. You will need a Power Steering Pump Pulley removal tool that can remove the pulley from the pump shaft.
Can you replace just the pulley on a power steering pump?
Once the power steering pump has been removed, you can remove the old pulley. In order to successfully remove the power steering pump pulley, you’ll need to use the right tool. This is often referred to as a pulley removal unit.
How do you remove a power steering pulley bolt?
The easiest and most common method to remove power steering pulley bolt is by hitting it with an impact tool. However, another method is by using a wrench to unbolt it. You simply have to turn it counterclockwise to remove and then clockwise to tighten it back.
How do you remove a pulley from a power steering pump?
First, place the power steering pump in a vice on a work bench. Attach the pulley removal tool to the pulley. Guide the locking nut onto the edge of the pulley. Using a socket and ratchet, slowly loosen the pulley while holding the pulley attachment nut with a corresponding end wrench.
What’s the pressure on a power steering pump?
8 cylinder (350) 5.7 Liter press-fit pulley metric O-ring fitting *G.M. Saginaw pump pressure 1000-1200 p.s.i., Mustang – Pinto Rack & Pinion 820-870 p.s.i. Saginaw pump pressure may be decreased with the use of a – Flow Valve Shim Kit part number 1001 available from us or Mullins Steering Gears/ Borgeson Universal company (860)-482-8283.
What happens when a power steering pulley breaks?
This pressure is applied to the hydraulic fluid inside the lines that connects the pump to the steering gear box. When the power steering pump pulley is wearing out or has broken, it may display a few common warning signs that indicate service is needed.
Where is the serpentine belt on a power steering pump?
To remove the serpentine belt, loosen the tensioner pulley that is located on the left side of the motor (as you’re looking at the motor). Once the tensioner pulley is loose, you can slip the belt off rather easily. If your power steering pump is driven by the drive belt, you’ll have to remove this belt as well.