Steering pump keyway
#1
Steering pump keyway
HI, all; I have an easy question: I bought a replacement steering pump for a '99 Caravan and it's shaft has no keyway like the original. The old pulley isn't a very tight press fit and it seems like it could slip. I'd cut a keyway in it but it's hard steel and it's too close to the bearing to try and anneal it. Does anyone know if this is correct or should I try and exchange it for a pump with a keyed shaft? Thank you.
Rick A
Rick A
#3
go to ur local part store and borrow this P/S pulley puller/installer. The Tool's box should have insturction on how to use it. Or just google it if it doesnt.
pulley is pressed in, If the new one is too loose, go buy a new pulley, should be less than $15.
Don't try to hammer the pulley on, the pulley is plastic, you will either crack the pulley and damage the p/s pump.
pulley is pressed in, If the new one is too loose, go buy a new pulley, should be less than $15.
Don't try to hammer the pulley on, the pulley is plastic, you will either crack the pulley and damage the p/s pump.
Last edited by steak59; 10-02-2011 at 06:14 PM.