2001 - Silverado 2500 - Power Steering - Help Needed

[fear_nothing]

Didn't expect this to get this involved. Simply trying to replace the power steering pump on my 2001 Silverado. 2500. I've tried to get the Alternator + power steering bracket off, but apparently I'm missing a bolt or 12.

Tried to use the recommended pulley puller - no joy. Tried some penetrating oil, not luck.

Suggestions are appreciated!

 

[ZooMad75]

Takes the same old pulley remove tool they always have. Once the pulley is out of the way you’ll access the bolts holding the pump to the bracket.

Even if you did manage to get the bracket off with the pump attached you still need to get the pulley off. Much easier when it’s attached to the engine.

 

[Fastereddie]

Since the pump is getting replaced anyway, I’d warm (hot) the pulley up with some mapp gas then slap the puller on it.

 

[ktmoutfront]

I welded a bar to the puller housing to keep it and the pully from spinning. Then large breaker bar turning the center bolt.

 

[fear_nothing]

Since the pump is getting replaced anyway, I’d warm (hot) the pulley up with some mapp gas then slap the puller on it.

Good idea.... fire is always the answer. That will be first up on the docket today.

 

[fear_nothing]

Well damn... fire did not work. Have to try dry ice tomorrow

 

[Chevy305]

I broke my puller on my '06 power steering pump. Darn thing just wouldn't come off! Ended up cutting it off the shaft and buying a new pulley.

Dormant P# 300-200

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CSZ4J...t_i_XBES0DP59CM6ZE44ZYSA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[fear_nothing]

I broke my puller on my '06 power steering pump. Darn thing just wouldn't come off! Ended up cutting it off the shaft and buying a new pulley.

Dormant P# 300-200

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CSZ4J...t_i_XBES0DP59CM6ZE44ZYSA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I dig the medieval approach. Pulley has since been ordered. For grins the dry ice approach will also be tried............. you know.....for science

 

[500$k5]

Chrysler used the same setup on their alternators! Sometimes heat, penetrating oil, breaker bars, impact wrenches, and a really bad atitude, doesn't come close to getting them off!

 

[fear_nothing]

So i ordered yesterday, Amazon... 9pm the next day doesn't really count. New pulley inbound. Only found about 30 minutes today to work on it. Moar dry ice tomorrow whilst I wait on the new pulley.

 

[fear_nothing]

So about that core charge. The damn thing is finally out.

 

[fear_nothing]

 

[Fastereddie]

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That’s ridiculous when crap is that tight.

 

[fear_nothing]

Assuming the new pulley has to be pressed on? Is this a great excuse to buy a press?

 

[6872xtc]

Assuming the new pulley has to be pressed on? Is this a great excuse to buy a press?

It needs to be pushed on with an installation tool.

 

[imiceman44]

Assuming the new pulley has to be pressed on? Is this a great excuse to buy a press?

No need for press.
It should go easy enough with the installation tool

 

[fear_nothing]

Finally done