Removing power steering pulley bolt
#1
Removing power steering pulley bolt
93 4 runner- I'm replacing the water pump. How do I stabilize the pulley to keep it from turning to get the bolt off? Is it typical counterclockwise turn to remove? Holding belt tight doesn't work and pulley just keeps turning....Thanks
Last edited by Dfirth1; 09-06-2013 at 05:50 PM.
#2
A quick hit with an impact tool (electric/air) will remove it easily.
They do however make strap wrenches/chain wrenches suitable for holding pulleys during service.
It is a typical threaded nut.
-Counterclockwise to remove.
-Clockwise to tighten.
If you have an old drive belt your not currently ever going to use again then there is another method.
-Obtain a used drive belt and wrap it around the pulley to be service VIA the power steering pump pulley. Bring the belt together at one end and clamp down with a pair of locking pliers(VISE GRIPS) and use this as your holding device for servicing of the pulley.
They do however make strap wrenches/chain wrenches suitable for holding pulleys during service.
It is a typical threaded nut.
-Counterclockwise to remove.
-Clockwise to tighten.
If you have an old drive belt your not currently ever going to use again then there is another method.
-Obtain a used drive belt and wrap it around the pulley to be service VIA the power steering pump pulley. Bring the belt together at one end and clamp down with a pair of locking pliers(VISE GRIPS) and use this as your holding device for servicing of the pulley.
#3
Although I'm sure it is not recommended, I used a big pair of channel locks on the back side of the pulley and a ratchet and cheater bar on the bolt to get it off. I had to have some one hold the channel locks while I cranked on the nut. On the '88 V6 the radiator is in the way and you can't get a straight shot at the nut with an impact wrench. Tried the strap wrenches, old belts, t-shirt method. Had to resort to brute force. It chewed up the back of the pulley a little bit, but not bad. Make sure to get good bite so you're only chewing up one spot.
And once you get the nut off, you've got to get the pulley off. I recommend going to Auto Zone or O'Reilly's and renting one of their pickle forks. It takes a good deal of finesse to get that bugger off. Use some antisieze when you put the pulley back on.
And once you get the nut off, you've got to get the pulley off. I recommend going to Auto Zone or O'Reilly's and renting one of their pickle forks. It takes a good deal of finesse to get that bugger off. Use some antisieze when you put the pulley back on.
#6
I'm going to have to disagree with the claims of easy removal. They're usually a major PITA to remove. I had to take a cold chisel to mine. You might try a nut splitter. But I don't know if you can fit one on the nut. The pulley might get in the way. Worth a try if you already own one. And probably still worthwhile even if you have to go and buy one. Since if it doesn't work there, they're damn handy to have around for other things that tend to come up. And not really very expensive.
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I'm going to have to disagree with the claims of easy removal. They're usually a major PITA to remove. I had to take a cold chisel to mine. You might try a nut splitter. But I don't know if you can fit one on the nut. The pulley might get in the way. Worth a try if you already own one. And probably still worthwhile even if you have to go and buy one. Since if it doesn't work there, they're damn handy to have around for other things that tend to come up. And not really very expensive.
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