How to install a pulley on a Ford power steering pump?

To install a pulley on a Ford power steering pump, you can follow these general steps:
1. Lubricate the pump shaft with an extreme pressure lubricant to prevent damage to the pump back-plate.
2. Use a power steering pump pulley installer tool specifically designed for Ford vehicles. This tool is necessary to properly install the pulley.
3. Place the power steering pulley installer tool against the shaft on the power steering pump that runs through the center of the pulley.
4. Attach the two pieces of the split collar around the puller shaft so that the bottom lip on each collar engages the lip in the center of the pulley.
5. Use the power steering pulley installer tool to turn the puller body and tighten it against the pulley, gradually pulling the pulley onto the pump shaft.
6. Once the pulley is properly aligned and spins freely, remove the tool.
7. Install the new power steering pump, pulley, and belt. Remember to install a new belt whenever you install a new power steering pump and pulley.
8. Secure the pump to the engine block by screwing bolts through the bracket to the block. Tighten the bolts to the recommended torque pressure.
9. Attach all hydraulic lines to the new power steering pump, including the bottom supply line.
10. Reinstall the serpentine belt and drive belt according to the manufacturer’s service manual.
11. Reinstall any other parts that were removed initially in the opposite order they were removed.
Please note that it is important to use the correct tools and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your specific Ford vehicle.

What does a bad power steering pulley sound like?

A Bad power steering pulley is silent. Although pulleys of all types can fail or go bad. it’s rare to the extreme because something else always goes bad first. Moreover, if a pulley does fail it is likely that the belt will come off immediately thus, makes no sound.

How do you put a pulley back on power steering?

And thread the power steering pulley tool onto the shaft. It’s important to make sure that the pulley is on straight before applying any load.

What causes power steering pump pulley to break?

If one of the pulleys is cocked slightly either due from bent bracket or bearing issue, it will cause undue stress on the power steering pump shaft. To check this, a laser alignment tool should be used to check for any pulleys out of alignment.

Can you drive with a broken power steering pulley?

I had a PAS pulley shear a few years ago – in that case, it also drove the water pump, so the car became immediately un-drivable, as it would have overheated in a matter of minutes. Yes, you can drive it home, you just won’t have any power steering.

What tool is needed to remove and install a power steering pump pulley?

puller
You will need a Power Steering Pump Pulley removal tool that can remove the pulley from the pump shaft. This puller is different from common gear pullers with jaws (Do NOT use the ‘jaws’ type puller).

What tool do you use to remove a pulley?

Make sure you align the serrated pull across onto the serpentine pulley grooves. Then tighten the four C screw to begin removing the pulley. Make. Sure you hold the pulley.

How much does it cost to replace a power steering pump pulley?

Replacement power steering pump pulleys typically range in price between $15 and $160. Several factors, such as brand, quantity, material, and finish, may affect the part’s cost. Labor can be quite expensive, ranging from $100 to $250.

What causes a power steering pump pulley to go bad?

Power Steering Pump Pulley Issues
Pulleys can wear over time. If the pulley binds, is worn, or does not spin, the power steering pump will fail. The good news is that power steering pump pulleys do not typically fail without some indications before the steering completely fails.

How do you diagnose a bad pulley?

Here discussed are the common signs of a bad idler pulley:

1. SQUEALING SOUND FROM ENGINE BELT. One of the common bad idler pulley symptoms is when the engine belts start producing a squealing sound.
2. WORN OUT SURFACE.
3. FAULTY BEARING OR PULLEY.
4. EXCESSIVE SPINNING.
5. IDLER PULLEY DOES NOT SPIN OR SPINS SLOW.

How do I know if my power steering pump or pulley is bad?

Those are a few things that you should check that might make the power steering pump. Not function properly.