Power steering pulley?

MIKE STILLION

MEMBER
2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
2.4L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
12 MILES

Does it matter if the old power steering pully was plastic and the new one is metal? Tried moving pully from flush to line up but there isn't enough offset on metal pulley.

Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 AT 8:28 AM

1 Reply

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,885 POSTS

Hi,

There is a special tool that is required to install the pulley on this vehicle. As far as it being metal or plastic, as long as it is designed for the vehicle, it shouldn't make any difference.

I attached directions showing the pulley and how to reinstall it. Take a look and let me know if this is what you are doing. Also, it really helps to warm the pulley so that it expands. It makes installation much easier.

If you page down on this link, it explains how to install the pulley. It is right past the video:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-power-steering-pump

Let me know.

Joe

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