5.7 vortec pwr steering pump removal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Larry S · 11-19-2008, 07:53 AM

I am having trouble removing the power steering pump from the vortec. I want to remove the ac bracket, my 69 will be non air truck. I need to get the ps pulley off. It has a hex in the center of the shaft. Left hand or right hand threads? Ive tried it both ways and cant get it to turn. What am I doing wrong? thanks!!

**truckdude239** · 11-19-2008, 08:12 AM

it is nether the pulley is pressed on most autopart stores have the loaner tool to remove them

BustedTruck · 11-19-2008, 09:25 AM

Are going to keep the power steering? You said you want to remove the a/c bracket. I believe they are one in the same. There are 3 bolts to the head. 1 in the block & 1 on the exhaust manifold. If your concern is to just remove the pump itself you have to remove the pulley to access the three bolts behind it.

chas350 · 11-19-2008, 10:11 AM

Larry, the hex head is misleading, ignore it. The pulley is pressed on, even though it doesnt look like it. Notice the radial grove on the OD of the pulley hub? A special puller is used to grip this to remove it. As said above you can get one at an auto parts store. Some may loan it to you, or sell one. But many of the big chain auto parts stores will rent you one. Once you have it, the pulley is off pronto. Dont hammer on the pump/pulley it will be damaged.
Luck to ya Larry

chas

Larry S · 11-19-2008, 10:24 PM

Thanks for the info. Your right, the hex is very misleading. It'l be friday before I have a chance to work on it again, but now I know what im up against. I think I have a puller.

11-19-2008, 07:53 AM	#1
Larry S Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gainesville Ga Posts: 210	5.7 vortec pwr steering pump removal I am having trouble removing the power steering pump from the vortec. I want to remove the ac bracket, my 69 will be non air truck. I need to get the ps pulley off. It has a hex in the center of the shaft. Left hand or right hand threads? Ive tried it both ways and cant get it to turn. What am I doing wrong? thanks!!

11-19-2008, 08:12 AM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,230	Re: 5.7 vortec pwr steering pump removal it is nether the pulley is pressed on most autopart stores have the loaner tool to remove them __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

11-19-2008, 09:25 AM	#3
BustedTruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Braselton, GA Posts: 245	Re: 5.7 vortec pwr steering pump removal Are going to keep the power steering? You said you want to remove the a/c bracket. I believe they are one in the same. There are 3 bolts to the head. 1 in the block & 1 on the exhaust manifold. If your concern is to just remove the pump itself you have to remove the pulley to access the three bolts behind it.

11-19-2008, 10:11 AM	#4
chas350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 581	Re: 5.7 vortec pwr steering pump removal Larry, the hex head is misleading, ignore it. The pulley is pressed on, even though it doesnt look like it. Notice the radial grove on the OD of the pulley hub? A special puller is used to grip this to remove it. As said above you can get one at an auto parts store. Some may loan it to you, or sell one. But many of the big chain auto parts stores will rent you one. Once you have it, the pulley is off pronto. Dont hammer on the pump/pulley it will be damaged. Luck to ya Larry chas __________________ "I'll Procrastinate Tomorrow" quote by LEEVON 71 K10 long fleet (sons truck) new 370hp 355, sm465 np205, 3.73's 33's 70 K20 long fleet 98 G3500 work van

11-19-2008, 10:24 PM	#5
Larry S Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gainesville Ga Posts: 210	Re: 5.7 vortec pwr steering pump removal Thanks for the info. Your right, the hex is very misleading. It'l be friday before I have a chance to work on it again, but now I know what im up against. I think I have a puller.



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