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Old Apr 8, 2018 | 04:36 PM
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I just replaced the power steering pump about a month go. I was driving home and my power steering pump pulley shattered. I don't think I had it pressed down enough so it was missed aligned with all other pulleys. My question is how far should I press the pulley on to the pump?
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Old Apr 8, 2018 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by sshorter
I just replaced the power steering pump about a month go. I was driving home and my power steering pump pulley shattered. I don't think I had it pressed down enough so it was missed aligned with all other pulleys. My question is how far should I press the pulley on to the pump?
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I remember having issues until I used a good power steering press tool (not the stupid bolt + washer the pump came with)

It needs to be completely flush with the shaft. I used some grease to help it slide on better
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Old Apr 8, 2018 | 05:49 PM
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That's what I was thinking that's where I went wrong it was pressed down enough. Thank you so much
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FYI, the tool I used I think I just "rented" from AutoZone

This one;
https://www.autozone.com/loan-a-tool...r-kit/2075_0_0
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 06:02 AM
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I appreciate it I ended up renting one last night.
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