Changing the vacuumm pump

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Jan 25, 2011 | 03:37 PM

Copedawg

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From: Gambrills

Changing the vacuumm pump

NEVER EVER ATTEMPT TO TAP THE PULLEY BACK ON!!!
YOU WILL RUIN YOUR NEW PUMP!!!
I changed my vac pump in this thread https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ring-pump.html I had a lot of help from a lot of people in there. They saw me through.
IF I were to change my pump again this is how I would do it.
Tools:
10 mm wrench
pair of pliers or hose clamp removal pliers
power steering removal tool like this CJ132A, Set, Puller, Power Steering Pump / Alternator Pulley Installation / Removal (14 pcs.)
5/8' socket on 1/2' drive ratchet (to loosen the belt)

1. Take the off belt
2. Remove the 3 10 mm bolts (boxed end ratchet wrench is great!)
3. With the pump off, loosen the hose clamp and remove the pump.
As I found out in the other thread above you might be able to bring it to shop like Advanced or Zone and they may removal and install your old pulley on your new pump. IF YOU GO THAT ROUTE: make sure you put the bolts in before installing new pulley (if not you will not be able to put 2 of the bolts back in).
4. If you do it yourself, get the power steering removal tool now. Pull the pulley off (as per directions with the tool).
Look at the new pump. You will see a raised ring on the shaft down low. That ring is stop the pulley there. If you drive the pulley on with a hammer you will drive that ring in to the bearing and your new pump will now be a cheep core for your next new pump b/c it is ruined.
5. Now install the pulley on the new pump (as per directions with the tool).
6. Reattach the vacuum hose and clamp.
7. Line up the pump to the holes and screw all three bolts in half way before you drive them in any further (if not the pulley will hit the bolts). Tighten all 3 bolts back down 17-24 foot lbs or "good n snug" (Thanks Robb)
8. Put belt back on
9. Clean up tools and area
10. Test drive to the beer store.

I think that is it.

Jan 25, 2011 | 03:56 PM

Robbgt

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Excellent write up! thanks for the shout out on the torque or "good n snug"

Rep sent

Edit: Tried to rep but still in rep jail....

2nd edit, be sure you add this to the "tech/mod link" sticky above

Jan 25, 2011 | 04:02 PM

pjwoolw

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Nice job Ian!

Jan 25, 2011 | 04:05 PM

rodneywar

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if you cant find the ring on the shaft just have the pulley level with the pump shaft it works either way

Jan 25, 2011 | 04:38 PM

Talyn

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you say it like you tried to tap it back on the first time. =)

Jan 25, 2011 | 04:45 PM