i broke my power steering pump (again)... anyway, if i remember correctly, it cost somewhere around 500 to get a new one put on last time, and since i have nowhere near that much money to throw around, i was wondering just how big of a bitch they are to replace... i have access to any tools that would be needed, just wondering how long it'll take and how hard it will be

 

If you have had 2 broken power steering pumps then you may want to look and see if something else is broken amd wearing them out. MAybe something binding.

 

usually,the shaft breaks when its stuck or navigating heavy sand or mud.

as for replacement...dude,its not easy,,,getting the fan off requires special tools,as does removing/installing the pulley

 

alright... i was looking around last night and i kinda figured it wasn't going to be easy... anyway, another question...

you know how the steering wheel stops and it makes almost a hissy noise when you cut it all the way? well, at one point i hit a huge rut and slammed the steering wheel over (not on purpose, but it happened)... and it made a different noise than usual...you think that could've done it?

 

could well be,yes...

if you can borrow/rent a fan tool,the parts store should be able to swap your pulley for ya

 

i can get a fan tool, i think me and my buddy that builds hot rods are going to do it, i was just checking to see how long i should expect my truck to be out of commission

 

Make sure you get the fan too with pins on it, not the big fork type. Ran into this today.....major bitch wothout the tool

 

aight gotcha... im sure that will make sense when i look for one lol

 

the gm tool is sort of like a fireplace shovel with 2 small pins sticking out...you stick those pins in 2 holes on the pulley to hold it as you turn the big nut.
these tools have faults though....the pins tend to snap off and your screwed.

myself...i grab my air hammer with a long punch in it and just drive the nut counterclockwiuse with the belt still on.

 

hmmm... alright ill see what i can do... but i dont have the money for a pump yet so for now im just driving it old school... thanks for the help guys