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724wdcopper · 03-19-2005, 08:08 PM

Sorry to all and thanks for the reply. but i am an idiot. i forgot to say i want to swap my power steering PUMP with one that works likes new. so i need to know if i should try to take the pulley off with hand tools or go to a place where i can use air tools - 3 hours away.

can i swap my power steering pump in my driveway with hand tools?

ckhd · 03-20-2005, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 724wdcopper

anyone do it without air tools? i dont want to have to drive 3 hours to use my dads tools. if i can do it in my driveway with hand tools, i will. never done it without an air gun, can it be done?

Yes, it can be done. It's a pain in the butt, but you'll need a pickle fork, and a hammer. I have used a nut to replace the castle nut and 4lb sledge to beat the drag link out of the pitman arm.

I actually haven't ever used air tools for this job.

724wdcopper · 03-20-2005, 03:58 AM

my apologies - see first post.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-20-2005, 07:29 AM

Getting the pulley nut off can be a trick unless you have an impact wrench
as holding the pulley is a problem. Also, you will need the right puller to pull the pulley off.

Jim

03-19-2005, 08:08 PM	#1
724wdcopper graphic designer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 841	power steering PUMP replacement Sorry to all and thanks for the reply. but i am an idiot. i forgot to say i want to swap my power steering PUMP with one that works likes new. so i need to know if i should try to take the pulley off with hand tools or go to a place where i can use air tools - 3 hours away. can i swap my power steering pump in my driveway with hand tools? Last edited by 724wdcopper; 03-20-2005 at 03:54 AM.

03-20-2005, 03:58 AM	#3
724wdcopper graphic designer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 841	my apologies - see first post.

03-20-2005, 07:29 AM	#4
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Getting the pulley nut off can be a trick unless you have an impact wrench as holding the pulley is a problem. Also, you will need the right puller to pull the pulley off. Jim



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