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Old Aug 13, 2013 | 11:32 AM
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Question Pulley next to power steering is wobbling

not sure what the technical name for this pulley,

but its starting to wobble a bit and is also either squealing or the belt is .Got the alternator check and alternator is good

but how can i solve this issue?

check the nut, can its not loose or anything. i

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Old Aug 13, 2013 | 12:27 PM
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You mean the pulley in your picture .

If that is loose it means the bearings are going out in the power steering pump.

Are you sure the idler pulley that adjusts the belt tension is not going bad or came loose ??

You checked the bolts holding the pump were tight??
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Old Aug 13, 2013 | 12:44 PM
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Yes I mean the pulley on the picture .
That's was wobbling a bit. Which the guy at the shop said isn't normal.
How hard is it to change the bearings if that is the culprit?

All the nuts are tight and the belt feels like they're tighten at normal.
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Old Aug 13, 2013 | 05:59 PM
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Is it wobbling a bit or alot?
Most likely pulley is bent, which will just put a strain on pump shaft.
Eventually will cause pump failure.
If it were me, I would replace the pump and pulley you can use the fluid reservoir over
again baring its not toast.
Make you check idler pulley, PS belt, and PS hoses for leaks/damage.
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Old Aug 13, 2013 | 06:47 PM
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It not wobbling a lot . Just a bit where u can till til not spinning right

Ima take it to the shop for a daigonistic . I'm sure ill have to replace it tho. Will do that and change all the belts while I'm at it.
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 04:28 PM
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Update:

Took it to the shop. Wobble isn't nothing major . And is normal. But the belt needed a upgrade. So I had them replace . P/a pressure hose is leaking a bit .

I'm planning to DIY . Hopefully all goes smoothes
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