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sleepertruck72 · 07-02-2012, 12:49 AM

I searched and didnt find anything. I need to replace the P/S pump on my truck. I have another pump but I need a pulley remover to get the old one out. Is there a special remover/installer for this pulley ? Thanks in advance

cflvulcan · 07-02-2012, 05:53 AM

Yes there is. I can't remember where I got mine but yes there is ps pump puller/installer. And the pump is kinda awkward when taking it off the block. There's this bolt in the rear that's a pain.
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sleepertruck72 · 07-03-2012, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by cflvulcan

Yes there is. I can't remember where I got mine but yes there is ps pump puller/installer. And the pump is kinda awkward when taking it off the block. There's this bolt in the rear that's a pain.
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Thanks ! I'll probly look at Harbor Freight as it will be a one time use. I will be taking the bracket off the engine to make it easier... I hope I didnt just jinx myself

Thanks again !

jsm110 · 07-03-2012, 08:07 AM

You can rent a pulley remover from autozone.

Red88 · 07-03-2012, 11:56 AM

Changed mine yesterday and used a loaner pulley puller/installer kit from Oreillys.

sleepertruck72 · 07-04-2012, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jsm110

You can rent a pulley remover from autozone.

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Originally Posted by Red88

Changed mine yesterday and used a loaner pulley puller/installer kit from Oreillys.

Thanks guys ! I will be visiting one of those then

TennesseeZ · 07-04-2012, 01:28 PM

I bought my pulley remover/installer set from Northern Tools for around $25, it'll work on selected P/S and alternator pulleys. Harbor has several sets available also, and some parts chains rent them. I just replaced the pump on my 93 Yukon, still having trouble with a slow leak between the pump and reservoir. If I do it again I'll get the pump and reservoir as an assembly.

BigBlocksRule · 07-05-2012, 07:57 AM

I always use the free rental at Autozone or O'Reilley's. No need to spend money on Harbor Freight junk that might or might not work when you can use a decent one for free.
I use a lot of Harbor Freight stuff, but most of their pullers, etc. have poor quality metal and want to strip out if you don't keep everything greased up. I tear a LOT of engines down, I buy their balancer pullers for under $10 when they put 'em on sale. Got a $hitload of the extra bolts that I've never used since I reuse the same ones over and over again.

That said, I don't think GM engineers could have made removing the power steering pump much harder if they tried!

07-02-2012, 12:49 AM	#1
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	97 Power steering pump R&R I searched and didnt find anything. I need to replace the P/S pump on my truck. I have another pump but I need a pulley remover to get the old one out. Is there a special remover/installer for this pulley ? Thanks in advance __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

07-02-2012, 05:53 AM	#2
cflvulcan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Utica, NY Posts: 315	Re: 97 Power steering pump R&R Yes there is. I can't remember where I got mine but yes there is ps pump puller/installer. And the pump is kinda awkward when taking it off the block. There's this bolt in the rear that's a pain. Posted via Mobile Device

07-03-2012, 08:07 AM	#4
jsm110 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: De pere, WI Posts: 31	Re: 97 Power steering pump R&R You can rent a pulley remover from autozone. __________________ Jacob 1993 c1500

07-03-2012, 11:56 AM	#5
Red88 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA. Posts: 64	Re: 97 Power steering pump R&R Changed mine yesterday and used a loaner pulley puller/installer kit from Oreillys. __________________ '88 K1500 Scottsdale 5.7 TBI, 5spd MG5

07-04-2012, 01:28 PM	#7
TennesseeZ Countdown Survivor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bean Station, East Tennessee Posts: 9,676	Re: 97 Power steering pump R&R I bought my pulley remover/installer set from Northern Tools for around $25, it'll work on selected P/S and alternator pulleys. Harbor has several sets available also, and some parts chains rent them. I just replaced the pump on my 93 Yukon, still having trouble with a slow leak between the pump and reservoir. If I do it again I'll get the pump and reservoir as an assembly. __________________ 93 Yukon 89 Silverado Z71 SWB Sport 91 K 2500 Silverado "Lobuk-Worktruk" A MAN OF HONOR DOES NOT LIE, CHEAT, OR STEAL, NOR TOLERATE THOSE WHO DO. Gettin' old ain't for sissies.

07-05-2012, 07:57 AM	#8
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: 97 Power steering pump R&R I always use the free rental at Autozone or O'Reilley's. No need to spend money on Harbor Freight junk that might or might not work when you can use a decent one for free. I use a lot of Harbor Freight stuff, but most of their pullers, etc. have poor quality metal and want to strip out if you don't keep everything greased up. I tear a LOT of engines down, I buy their balancer pullers for under $10 when they put 'em on sale. Got a $hitload of the extra bolts that I've never used since I reuse the same ones over and over again. That said, I don't think GM engineers could have made removing the power steering pump much harder if they tried!



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