Re: Power steering pulley

From: clhyer@cox.net
Date: Fri Dec 16 2011 - 07:18:32 EST


 Thanks Mike,
Advance Auto has this in their loan a tool program. While it did not "come right off" - it put up a hell of a fight; I did prevail.
I hope to have a productive day tomorrow!
Cal
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> Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:42:03 -0500
> From: Michael Maskalans <dml@tepidcola.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Power steering pulley
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> On 14-Dec, 2011, at 19:50 , <clhyer@cox.net> wrote:
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> > I have removed the pump from the truck, but damned if I can get the pulley off. I've tried with a 2 jaw puller, heat and presently have it soaking with PB Blaster before I try again tomorrow.
> > What am I missing here?
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> You're missing the right tool for the job. You need an actual power steering pulley puller and it'll come right off without damaging anything. It's a half circle that catches the lip around the center of the pulley.
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> Mike "I've played that game and lost" Maskalans
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