Power Steering Pump Pulley
OVERVIEWThe only serviceable part of the power steering pump is the pulley. The following procedure is for the removal and installation of the pulley from the pump.
The power steering pump must be removed from the vehicle for power steering pump pulley service. Refer to Power Steering Pump Service and Repair, Removal And Installation for the required procedure.
CAUTION: Use care when removing and installing the power steering pump pulley. It is made of plastic composite, except for the center shank. The special tools are to be used in the shank area only as described in the following procedure.
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Do not hammer on the power steering pump pulley or shaft to remove the power steering pump pulley. This will damage the pulley and the power steering pump.
1. Install Puller, Special Tool C-4333, or an equivalent, on the steering pump pulley as shown. Tighten the puller screw drive and remove the pulley from the power steering pump shaft.
NOTE: Replace the power steering pump pulley if it is cracked or loose.
2. Remove the puller from the power steering pump pulley.
INSTALLATION
1. Place the power steering pump pulley squarely on end of the power steering pump shaft. Mount Installer, Special Tool C-4063, or an equivalent, in the internal threads of the power steering pump shaft and against power steering pump pulley.
2. Ensuring that the installer and the pulley remain aligned with pump shaft, turn the installer outer nut and force the pulley onto the power steering pump shaft until it is flush with the end of the pump shaft. Once the pulley is flush with the end of the shaft, the installer outer nut will no longer be able to turn.
3. Remove the installer from the power steering pump.
4. Install the power steering pump back on the engine.