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boxrodz · 09-06-2005, 01:30 AM

I'm not too sure whether or not any seals or o-rings can be replaced without disturbing the worm thrust bearing adjustment.

Yeah, you're right about the pulley. It is pressed in and requires a special tool. You local auto parts store may 'loan' out the pulley remover/installer tool or Harbor Freight sells one for about $10. The second time I installed a pulley using the tool, I used an impact wrench. Being careful, I only wanted to press it in another 32th of an inch.

Well, I ended up shearing off the bolt used in tool kit.

Oh well, there's an advantage in using 'weak' tools sometimes.

BTW, if your power steering pump has a lot of wear and tear, you may want to think about replacing it.

09-06-2005, 01:30 AM	#2
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	I'm not too sure whether or not any seals or o-rings can be replaced without disturbing the worm thrust bearing adjustment. Yeah, you're right about the pulley. It is pressed in and requires a special tool. You local auto parts store may 'loan' out the pulley remover/installer tool or Harbor Freight sells one for about $10. The second time I installed a pulley using the tool, I used an impact wrench. Being careful, I only wanted to press it in another 32th of an inch. Well, I ended up shearing off the bolt used in tool kit. Oh well, there's an advantage in using 'weak' tools sometimes. BTW, if your power steering pump has a lot of wear and tear, you may want to think about replacing it. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...



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