Power steering pump

[johnrem46]

How difficult is it to replace a power steering pump on a 1977? Also how do you remove the pully from the old pump and put it on the new one?

 

[KANE]

How difficult is it to replace a power steering pump on a 1977? Also how do you remove the pully from the old pump and put it on the new one?

You have two bolts and then the hoses. Power steering pumps are a slimy job though- you'll get greasy. Otherwise, it is as easy as removing an alternator... just messier.


The pulley is a different matter. I usually take mine to NAPA in the morning before work and then pick it up that evening after work. I don't mess with it.

 

[JohnZ]

If the pulley has a nut holding it on, the pulley will come off with little effort; if there's no nut, it's pressed on, and you need a special tool to remove it and to replace it on the shaft.

 

[Crimson Thunder]

You can borrow a pulley remover/installer kit from your local auto parts store through their loan-a-tool program.

 

[johnrem46]

Thanks for the info. Can you tell me which auto parts store has a loan a tool? I know I have seen it but can not remember which one it was.

 

[baxsom]

autozone, advance both loan tools