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How to loosen power steering pump ? Duh.

Started by RCielec, June 14, 2011, 05:31:20 PM

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RCielec

June 14, 2011, 05:31:20 PM
Ahoy !
1985 258/4.2L w/power steering.
What bolts are to be loosened in order to adjust the belt? I loosened two 9/16 sockethead bolts (one long bolt at the front and low; the other at the rear of pump and high) and tried a breaker bar in the square hole for leverage on the bracket yet, the pump did not budge. I can't see what other bolts need to be loosened. The Chilton's I have is useless on this topic.
Yes, I need to remove the power steering pump as a step in the manifold gasket replacement.
Thanks.
Richard Cielec
Chicago, Illinois; U.S.A.
Richard Cielec
Chicago, Illinois

RCielec

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June 14, 2011, 06:34:29 PM
OK; I got it. It was how I imagined but stuck perhaps corroded. Another good dosing of rust penetrant and a few more emphatic grunts on the breaker bar and all is now loosey-goosey uh... loosey-eagley.
Ah, Nuts, now I don't have an excuse to toss in the towel for the evening and mix up a G&T - gotta stay working.
Richard Cielec
Chicago, Illinois; U.S.A.
Quote from: Smitch on June 14, 2011, 05:37:37 PM
Check here.
http://forums.amceaglenest.com/index.php?topic=17115.msg162580#msg162580
and here
http://forums.amceaglenest.com/index.php?topic=34451.msg271368#msg271368
Richard Cielec
Chicago, Illinois

eaglefreek

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June 14, 2011, 07:26:38 PM
Quote from: RCielec on June 14, 2011, 05:31:20 PM
  The Chilton's I have is useless on this topic.

As it is with most repairs.
1986 AMC Eagle Wagon 4.2L/4.0L head, AW4,NP242, Chrysler 8.25" rear.
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philotomy

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June 14, 2011, 10:51:27 PM
I think penetrating oil is one of my most used "tools" followed closely by the breaker bar.
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