Thread: Power Steeing Pump

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What kind of thrust is acceptable on the shaft for a GM power steering pump. I can grab onto the pulley and pull it out slightly. I just had to replace my water pump because it had developed some play, and I don't want to have to do the power steering pump too.

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Come on, go out on your GM and manhandle the pulley a bit for me and tell me whether or not it moves in and out.

Mine only moves about 1/16 of a inch. That's on the S10.
No play on the caddy but I just rebuilt that one.

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Ok, mine moves a little more, but sounds like I'll be ok running it till it starts leakin'. I'd rather repair it than have to pay a tow bill and repair it.

Originally posted by 76GMC1500
What kind of thrust is acceptable on the shaft for a GM power steering pump. I can grab onto the pulley and pull it out slightly. I just had to replace my water pump because it had developed some play, and I don't want to have to do the power steering pump too.

you can move them in and out maybe a 1/16 to 1/8 inch. will make a clucking sound when it bottoms out.