How do i remove the pully from the water pump?

i have a 1996 dodge dakota, i need to replace the water pump, but how do i remove the pulley assembly? do i remove the fan clutch? or do i remove the bolts on the pulley facing the water pump? any help would be appreciated.How do i remove the pully from the water pump?Usually you will have to remove both. Start with the fan clutch bolts to get the shrode off. If you already have that off, remove the bolts from the water pump side and pull the pulley and fan right out.

Good Luck!How do i remove the pully from the water pump?you remove the fan clutch assemblyHow do i remove the pully from the water pump?U need a pully puller. Ask Autozone if then can rent u the tool.How do i remove the pully from the water pump?Been a while, but I think the pulley is part of the pump; new pump will have a pulley on it. When you get the new pump, you will be able to compare it to the old one, and see exactly what needs to be removed.How do i remove the pully from the water pump?I am not familiar with your specific vehicle , but pulleys are attached in one of two basic ways. First, which is the older more standard way is that it is attached by bolts on the front of the pulley. While the belt is still on and tight (to keep the pulley from turning), use a socket wrench to loosen the bolts. Then take the belt off of the pulley and finnish removing the bolts. Reverse process for installing the pulley.

The second way I have seen is that the pulley is pressed onto the shaft and it must be pressed out at a shop unless you have a press of your own. In this case, you would not bother removing the pulley as the new pump will likely come with one installed. This is assuming that your engine has an electric fan. Since you indicate it is a 1996, my money is on electric fans. There would be no clutch or anything attaching the fan to the water pump and simplifying the removal and instalation. By 1996 most vehicles had abandoned the clutch fan in support of the electric fan for fuel economy. If by chance it does have a clutch fan, you will be required to remove the entire assembly. You can go to your local library for books on your spacific vehicle and engine. If they wont let you check it out, then copy the pages you need.



Every library I have ever been to keeps a full assortment of older and up to date %26quot;Chilton's%26quot; auto repair manuals.