"Special" GM Tools [Archive]

Desighitter

10-03-2005, 07:33 AM

Does anyone know of a good way to obtain those stupid "special" tools that you need from time to time? I need to replace my power steering pump and can't get the pulley off because I need 2 special tools. One is a puller to get it off and the other is a sort of reverse puller (pusher?) to get it back on.

CKTA

10-03-2005, 07:52 AM

If you buy the puller the other "tool" comes with it. It's nothing more then a threaded rod basically.

bigbrew

10-03-2005, 09:08 AM

Sometimes Snap-on or Mac tool salesmen have them...Just for grins, try autozone...

firestorm

10-03-2005, 11:11 AM

...or you can see if you can borrow the tool from your parts store. They often have free tool loans.

Bob T

10-03-2005, 11:15 AM

Harbor Freight has a set I use:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=40749
I have this set. It covers a bunch of applications and has worked well for me.

1996Silverado

10-03-2005, 11:42 AM

...or you can see if you can borrow the tool from your parts store. They often have free tool loans.

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99-2door

10-03-2005, 11:58 AM

www.etoolcart.com has a lot of specialty tools, good prices too

enine

10-03-2005, 04:17 PM

You can get a universal puller from sears and then get other bolts for different applications. Some parts stores will rent/loan tools as well and Lisle sells a lot of specialized tools as well.

sierrascout

10-03-2005, 08:33 PM

My pump came with the installer with it. I made the dummy behind the counter go crazy when I took the pump in with the pulley still on it. It was tough but I got it iff the truck that way. Lee tools, Astro pneumatic, and several others make the tools to get them off and put them back on with.