How to remove P/S Pulley?

[diablostang]

I gotta get this stupid Power Steering pulley off to get to the bolt that goes into the head from there... Do I need a P/S pulley puller? If so, got recommendations?

Thanks, and yes, I searched

 

[bronco4x4]

The power steering pump can be removed from the car before pulling the pulley off. Do not use any type of puller that grabs onto the outside of the pulley, this will warp it. You'll need a puller that puts pressure on the center ridge to pry it out.

 

[diablostang]

The prob is, in trying to do that, I rounded out one of the bolts holding it on, so in order to get the bolts off, I need to remove the pulley

Any idea where I can get one that pulls from the center?

it's a 94 in case that matters

 

[HISSIN50]

For those that dont know, the PS pulley on a '94 is HUGE.
Diablo, Do you have set of Bolt-outs (and would that fit and work? I have not messed with the SN PS pulley)?

Parts stores around here loan out that type of PS pulley puller.

Good luck bud.

 

[diablostang]

Not sure what bolt-outs are....?

I appreciate the help, I'll have to see if Autozone will loan one.

 

[HISSIN50]

They are like a socket that slip over the bolt and bite into it, even if rounded off (Just tried one of my sets out last week - totally mint!)

Here is the search page for them at Sears (so you can see different types).

That way you can see if it looks like something that would work. Good luck bud.

 

[diablostang]

Yeah, I think those would work, the problem is I need to get the pulley off to use a ratchet on the bolt


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[Killer50stang]

I used a puller from Adanced, no problems getting mine on/off. Be careful not to strip your bolt!!

 

[Michael Yount]

Looks like a wrench will fit on that bolt.....pics can be deceiving though.

AutoZone loaned me the puller for mine - worked like a champ.

 

[diablostang]

Looks like a wrench will fit on that bolt.....pics can be deceiving though.

AutoZone loaned me the puller for mine - worked like a champ.

A wrench was used on that bolt, which is why it's stripped now The bolt is on extremely tight for some reason... And yes, I used the proper sized wrench, and I also tried a wrench designed for getting stripped bolts off :-/

 

[Michael Yount]

....then I doubt the socket's gonna take it off even when you get the pump out of the way...

 

[diablostang]

Well I figured if I got a socket size just too small (cheap one) and hammer it over the bolt, I could use a breaker bar on it....

 

[Michael Yount]

If you're able to hammer it on without damaging the socket, it means the bolt head is softer than the socket -- and it's likely just gonna round it off even more. Good luck with it - hope your approach takes it off for you.

 

[diablostang]

that's true... Meh, I hate soft bolts.. :-/

Thanks for all the help though.

What do you suggest if that doesn't work?

 

[Michael Yount]

One step at at time - get the pump out of the way as you're trying to do. You may be able to get a clean enough bite on it to remove it.