Power steering pulley removal

[neum0105]

I had my serpentine belt replaced 3,000 miles ago at my last oil change and now I just got my oil changed today and found the serpentine belt missing huge chunks and just really worn out (which shouldn't happen after only 3,000 miles) :favorites68: . I looked at the power steering pulley and it looks cracked across the ridges but on this forum people say that the pulley is supposed to be like that. Well I bought a new pulley anyway and this one does not have a crack across the ridges. So, my question is how the heck do you get the pulley off? I've been trying to break loose the 3/8" allen wrench bolt but have been unsuccessful. I called the stealership to see if they had any advice and they told me that the pulley doesn't come off and I have to replace the whole power steering pump, is this true?

I have a '06 Liberty Limited 3.7L

 

[tjkj2002]

1st all OE PS pulleys for a KJ have that split and will not harm the belt.

To remove the pulley you will need this tool kit(intructions included),or kit like found at almost any auto parts stores.And yes they pulley comes off your pump,it is press fit on.

http://www.amazon.com/Steering-Alternator-Remover-Installer-storage/dp/B001O5LICO

 

[neum0105]

Cool, Thanks for the info!

 

[WesChapman]

That sounds like a lot of work. I think I would look for other reasons before attempting a pulley change. My Jeep has the same split in the PS pulley and my belt has 106,000 miles on it. I was going to change it when I changed out the tensioner a few weeks ago, but have decided to see how long it will run.
Have you checked to make sure the tensioner and alternator pulleys are spinning free. Same for A/C compressor?