power steering pump

[piddler]

I am removing the power steering pump from our 230SL and I need to remove the pulley to get one of the bolts out. Does anyone know where I can get a puller to remove the pulley?

I appreciate any help, Pete

[ctaylor738]

Actually, you can remove the pump and bracket with the pulley still on.

I assume that you have the belt off.

1. Use the adjusting nut to move the pump all the way to the right as you are facing the pulley side.  This will allow you to get a hex bit socket on the bolt on the back of the bracket.  Unscrew and remove the bolt.
2. Unscrew the nut holding the bracket to the lower crankcase horizontal surface.
3. Unscrew the nut holding the bolt to the back of the crankcase.  
4. You will be able to move the pump and bracket, pivoting it on the bolt in Step 3, but the bracket will hit the balancer.
5. Drain fluid from the resevoir and disconnect both hoses.
6. Pivot the pump and bracket counter-clockwise to clear the balancer and remove.

[tel76]

I have just carried out this task.I bought a bearing puller-splitter for 20 pounds sterling it worked a treet.