1986 Jeep Comanche power steering pump went out.

1986 JEEP COMANCHE
200,000 MILES
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CASHIN602
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i guess the bearing inside worn out because screams loud, but my problem is i can't get the pulley off, i mean i tried impact driver, cheater bars, everything that allen bolt will not come loose.
i have been without a car for 2 weeks don't make no money because i'm on disablity. can you help me please. thank you
Jun 1, 2013 at 9:36 AM
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CARADIODOC
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What allen bolt are you referring to? You need a special pulley puller to get the pulley off. There should be a collar around the center hole, about an inch and a half in diameter. The tool grabs that collar.

When you press the pulley back on you have to use that same tool with a threaded insert so the force is on just the shaft, not the pump body. You also have to know how far to press the pulley onto the shaft. If it uses a serpentine belt, there will be a horrendous belt squeal if the pulley is at the improper depth by as little as 1/16".
Jun 1, 2013 at 8:46 PM
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