Otc Tools 4530 Power Steering Pump Pulley Service Set

If you own a GM Product this will work to remove the Power Steering Pulley. I own 2007 Chevy Avalanche 5.3L. It is the newer engine and body style. Trying to find a pulley remover to remove the pulley it difficult in itself. I was having difficulty steering and the pump was making noise so I just knew it was time for a new one. I tried a kit at my local auto parts store and didn't work. I bought another set and that also didn’t work. So I finally found this one and thought it would give it try because the reviews are positive. Shipping was surprisingly quick and arrived at my door three days. I couldn't find many that have tired this on the newer engines rather just the old (2006 and below or other models) so I couldn't get any feedback on what may or may not to do.This goes for most never 2007 - 2013 Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, Avalanche, Yukon with a 5.3L1. Remove the belt by pulling the tensioner with a 15mm socket and ratchet.2. I attempted to remove the pulley first because if you are unable to remove it with the tool then you just wasted your time removing anything else.Insert the remover into the shaft of the pulley. Using the two half's, put the larger side on tool the tool and the smaller side onto the puller and then side the metal sleeve over it. Tighten the nut until it contacts the back of the half's. *It is helpful with a ratchet and wrench, using two wrenches is difficult* Using a 16mm socket and ratchet at the end of the tool and a 21mm wrench on the tool. Wrench it off twisting it too loosen it until it the pulley comes off (You may hear noises when the pulley comes off, that's normal.)3. After the pulley is off, remove the fluid from the reservoir and remove the 16mm nut using a wrench (Stubby is better because of the tight area) from the pressure line at the back of the reservoir and set aside after remove the clamp from the return line and remove it from the pump. Remove the 3 bolts in the front of the power steering pump using a 15mm socket and ratchet. Remove the 2 15mm nuts and 1 15mm bolt for the bracket at the back of the pump. If you do it by the book, it states to remove the intermediate steering shaft. I am not sure why but that doesn't have to be done. I had lots of room to remove it, maybe on older models but on the newer ones it doesn't have to be done.4. Remove the pump and reverse the install procedure in step 3.5. Installing the pulley, this is where the fun began. I thought this would be the easiest step but apparently not. The installer tool was way too long for my application. I had to cut the end of second threads of using a grinder. After cutting it off, the tool fit in properly. While installing the pulley i had trouble getting the pulley to fully seat on the end of the shaft. Every time i tightened it down the bolt would back out of the shaft and would just keep coming out of the shaft. I absolute tried everything to get that pulley on the shaft. As of now, the pulley sticks out about 1/4 inch because it wouldn't install the pulley any further. I did try again the next day and did manage to get the pulley back on flush with the shaft but it just did the job.6. When you do complete the pulley install. Install the belt back on and fill with fluid and check for leaks turning you’re steering from lock to lock to bleed any air out of the system.Now I can’t say this won’t work for any other models but the installer tool didn’t really work in my application. This doesn't seem to work on newer styles rather than maybe old ones. The installer, all the threads were garbage so I had to rethread it to go back in the shaft. I would saw though that the tool is very good quality and works quite well for removing the pulley as I thought that was going to be the hardest part. I like how the kit also comes with a few other attachments and also a CARRYING case because that is the best when it comes to organizing everything. Everything is located in the case but I would say the installer needs to be “more universal” to adapt to all vehicles and not just old styles of GM. Otherwise I like the product and would recommend it to another serious or DIY because it is a good set.

I bought this tool to remove pulleys off a variety of GM pumps, haven't had a chance to use it yet as borrowed one before I ordered this one. I have always found OTC to be good quality so I am confident this one will work just fine/

Exactly what's needed to remove power steering pump pully on my 1996 gmc yukon.

A bit pricey for a one time use.

Broke on first use. Complete crap steal.