If your car is having trouble turning, there’s a good chance your power steering pulley is broken. This piece of equipment helps turn the engine as you steer, and if it’s not working properly, it can cause all sorts of problems. In this article, we’ll show you how to replace a power steering pulley on a Toyota Camry.
What You’ll Need
If your power steering pulley is broken, you’ll need to replace it. Here’s what you’ll need:
-Power steering pulley
-New belt
-Torque wrench
-Screwdriver
-Ruler or a straight edge
-Tape measure
-Jaguar part number lookup tool
Step 1: Locate the power steering pulley on your car. It will likely be on the front of the vehicle near the wheel. On some models, it may be tucked away under the car. If you can’t find it, use a torque wrench to unscrew the bolts that hold it on and remove it.
Step 2: Check to see if your new belt is the correct size by measuring it around the circumference of the pulley. The belt should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) wide. Make sure to match the markings on both the pulley and the belt.
Step 3: Replace the belt by first unscrewing the bolts that hold it on and then slipping it over the pulley. Make sure to tighten all of the bolts in order to ensure a tight fit. Replacing a belt is a job best done by
How to Remove the Pulley
If you are experiencing a broken power steering pulley, the first step is to disconnect the power steering lines. Once the lines are disconnected, use a wrench to unscrew the bolt that attaches the power steering pump to the pulley. Use a JB Weld or similar epoxy to temporarily seal the hole in the pulley while you replace it.
How to Repair a Broken Power Steering Pulley
If your power steering pulley is broken, you’ll need to replace it. Here’s how to do it:
1. Park your car in a safe location and turn off the engine.
2. Remove the wheel and tire.
3. Remove the power steering pump cover by using a screwdriver to pry it off from the front of the pump. Unplug the power steering line connector from the pump.
4. Locate the power steering pulley on the pump by looking for a metal ring on one side that’s larger than the other. Pry it off of the shaft with a thin wrench or a socket equipped with an extender arm (pictured).
5. Inspect the pulley for damage and replace it if necessary. Reinstall the metal ring on the Pulley shaft, plug in the power steering line connector, and reinstall wheel and tire.
6. Reconnect the electrical connectors, reinstall the cover on top of the pump, and reattach the ground wire to ensure proper electrical connection (pictured).