J.r. Patton Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 have a 95 cutlass supreme 3.4 DOHC. The power steering pulley has broke off the pump. How difficult is to replace with a new one? Pulley its self is what broke. The center failed. Whats needed to do this and the step? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I believe the pump is the same as used on 3.1, 3100, 3400, 3.4... with a different reservoir. go to j/y and get a pump with a good pulley, try and swap the reservoir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.r. Patton Posted March 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 The pump itself is brand new! center broke out of the pulley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutlass350 Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Get another pulley and/or pump an pulley: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=95+cutlass+supreme+power+steering You'll need a power steering pulley installer/remover: Installation/removal videos: Tools: http://www.amazon.com/Astro-Pneumatic-7874-Pulley-Installer/dp/B00061SGTK/ Astro Pneumatic 7874 Pulley Puller and Installer Kit Price: $22.55 http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Tools-Garage-and-Equipment/Power-Steering-Pulley-Puller-Installer/_/N-264z OEM/Pulley puller installer kit Part Number: 27031 Alternate Part Number: AZ40000 http://www.harborfreight.com/pulley-remover-and-installer-set-40749.html Pulley Remover and Installer Set U.S. General - item#40749 Remove and install a new pump pulley to renew the life of your power steering $19.99 Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galaxie500XL Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Autozone will lend you the tool for free, I've done the job before, not too big a deal with the puller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I had to put a pulley on mine and the guy at autzone saved me the trouble and did it in store for me for free. That was really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.r. Patton Posted March 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I do believe getting whats left on the pump off maybe pose a bit of a hassle . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.r. Patton Posted March 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 So do I have to removed the pump from the car? Or can it be done with it on the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schurkey Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 [ATTACH=CONFIG]12194[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]12195[/ATTACH] I do believe getting whats left on the pump off maybe pose a bit of a hassle . Makes me wonder what the screwup was the previous time the pulley was installed. (i.e., installed with a hammer???) Automatic belt tension, can't have failed from belt stress. I'd say that's an unusual failure. Inspect EVERYTHING when you repair it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.r. Patton Posted March 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I do believe that the "mechanic" I used did something wrong which lead to the failure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95LQ1VERT Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 If needed to you can take it out for better access its only a few bolts and a couple lines to disconnect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galaxie500XL Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 I have had one break before...the pulley itself is some sort of plastic. I remember it being a big pain to pull that little piece off, because it deformed when I used the tool on it, and the "ear" the puller grabs broke off. I ultimately ended up using a dremel with a cutoff wheel, and cutting a slot in the ring, then took a flat-bladed screwdriver to spread the gap I made, to get it off the shaft. Unfortunately, that meant I put a groove in the shaft where the cutoff wheel cut through, but the new pulley went on without any issues, and I've had no further trouble. Easy enough to pull the pump if you need more room, 3 bolts...on the LQ1, you sort of have to "rotate" the pump out, rolling the top of the pump toward the front of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schurkey Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 I ultimately ended up using a dremel with a cutoff wheel, and cutting a slot in the ring, then took a flat-bladed screwdriver to spread the gap I made, to get it off the shaft. Unfortunately, that meant I put a groove in the shaft where the cutoff wheel cut through Grind MOST of the way through the hub, then crack the remainder with a hammer and chisel. Best to support the other side of the hub, so you don't damage the pump shaft and bearings with the hammer impact(s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galaxie500XL Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 A much better method..unfortunately, all I had access to at the time was the Dremel. Grind MOST of the way through the hub, then crack the remainder with a hammer and chisel. Best to support the other side of the hub, so you don't damage the pump shaft and bearings with the hammer impact(s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 I had this exact same thing happen around 7 years ago. I just used the pulley install/remove tool and pressed pulled the old off pressed the new one on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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