2.75 pulley

by **krook** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 7:12 pm

i just got my 2.75 pulley in yesterday, and i can't wait to install it on my s/c.....

how do i do that? the s/c is NOT on my car as of yet, but i figured it would be easier to swap the pulleys if it wasn't on the car. steve told me something about a craftsman tool used for the pulley swap, but the link he gave me expired. so i don't know what the tool looks like.

can anyone help? TIA

by **krook** » Sun Apr 20, 2003 9:56 pm

hmmm..so one knows huh??

by **CrazyCraig** » Sun Apr 20, 2003 10:31 pm

Any puller should work. It'll have jaws that extend down from the body of the puller to grab the pulley and a jacking screw in the center of the puller that pushes against the S/C shaft to remove it. Pretty simple stuff.

by **krook** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 2:43 am

where do ya get that from craig?? sears sell that?

by **99solarai4** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 7:00 am

maybe sears. any good car parts store should have em.

by **Yanks0114** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 8:18 am

you can rent them for free at autozone or places like that. If not it would be like $50 to buy

by **CrazyCraig** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 10:20 am

I'm with Yanks on this one. A pulling set like that is something you'll hardly ever use, unless you are seriously into DIY. Just about all bigger auto parts stores have a tool lending program. You just give them a deposit it and they'll refund it upon returning the tool.

by **happy_aggies** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 11:26 am

It's not that hard. Steve did it w/o those tools.
Took less than 5 minutes to swap the pulley.

Steve, care 2 share?
(I have been sworn to secrecy for the tricks... sorry guys...) :drinking:

by **krook** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 12:02 pm

help steve! i know ya know buddy...or maybe ryan knows???

by **CrazyCraig** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 12:48 pm

Sure there are other ways to remove a pulley, but to avoid damage to the seal, bearings/bushings, or shaft of the S/C, a puller is the best way to go. And, once again, it's free!

by **Yanks0114** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 1:15 pm

CrazyCraig wrote:Sure there are other ways to remove a pulley, but to avoid damage to the seal, bearings/bushings, or shaft of the S/C, a puller is the best way to go. And, once again, it's free!

Yea agreed. You don't wanna damage the stock pulley because if you ever have warranty trouble you can just swap it back on

by **krook** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 5:38 pm

so what is that thing called? just a puller? so...i could use this to swap out my steering wheel too then if i wanted to, right?

by **CrazyCraig** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 6:14 pm

krooked Solara wrote:so what is that thing called? just a puller? so...i could use this to swap out my steering wheel too then if i wanted to, right?

First things first, your going to have to get your air bag disabled and removed. From there you'll need a steering wheel puller which is a different tool all together. I'm not sure about the Solara, but some vehicles actually require a specific specialty tool to remove the steering wheel (some GM's anyways). You can, however, get a steering wheel puller under the same lending program as previously discussed.

by **99solarai4** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 7:39 pm

a lot of newer cars don't require a steering wheel puller. after you disable the airbag and get it removed, u remove a nut holding down the wheel and pull. but u have to be careful not to damage the clockspring........

.....on the other hand, if you are asking all these questions, perhaps you should find someone else to do the swapping for you. it may be cheaper in the long run.

by **happy_aggies** » Tue Apr 22, 2003 7:39 am

To change the steering wheel in Solara, you don't need a puller.

Just removed the bolts, and take it out.
(And dont forget to 1st disconnect the batt!)

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