vacuum pump removal

[dzldude]

hey guys

I have a 1996 f350

I need to replace my vacuum pump but the problem is I cannot find a small enough pulley puller to remove the pulley off of it so I can then remove the bolts


What pulley puller do you guys use?

I have tried the one from napa and habor freight and they are too long

a link would be appreciated

thanks

 

[mandkole]

Its been awhile, but i dont recall having to remove the pulley to remove the pump...its tight on the one bolt, but should could be able to keep moving the pump to maintain access to the bolt.

 

[backwoodsboy]

Remove the bolts in a circular pattern, a few turns on each then move on to the next one. This way you can slide the pump out as the bolts are loosened and avoid pulley removal.

 

[SDS97_7.3]

Its been awhile, but i dont recall having to remove the pulley to remove the pump...its tight on the one bolt, but should could be able to keep moving the pump to maintain access to the bolt.

Unless he means getting the pulley off so he can swap the bolts onto the new pump.

I just use a regular puller, nothing special.

 

[rusty1161]

I used the rental tool from Oreilly Auto, worked great to remove and install the pulley.

Rusty

 

[gnxtc2]

To remove the pulley, you need a power steering pulley puller. Any other puller, you risk damaging the pulley.

On the bolt issue, you can convert to studs.

Billy T.
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[cisco42]

Snap on power steering pulley puller and installer tool. Very small works on a lot of applications.
http://store.snapon.com/Power-Steer...ternator-Pulley-Puller-Installer-P635353.aspx

 

[dzldude]

I got it replaced, the brakes work great now..thanks guys