Rocketdog Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 The pulley that adjusts the power steering belt (unsure of what it is called) has seized. Is there a way to loosen it up by cleaning and lubricating it? Or do i need to replace the pulley altogether? I have an 87 3door with a FI 1.8. If i need to replace it, I sure could use some advice on where to find one. THANKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecrusty85glwagon Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I would try looking at a wrecking yard. Im not sure you can get them anywhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Ed Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Try Napa. Some of the Nissan's used v-belt idler pulleys. I know my 85' pick up had one. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Press the bearing out and replace it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Dawg Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I squirted it with some liquid wrench Teflon never had the problem again..5 yrs and counting I give it a spin whenever I'm doing work with the belts off.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87subbomber Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 $8 at autozone. bearings press out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketdog Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 Does anyone know the part number for the bearing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdweninger Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Probably not a OEM part #. The part # would be for the entire assembly. Whom ever presses the bearing out, will mic it out, then you can buy a replacement. Like take the old one to Bearings Inc. and they will measure it and sell you a new one. Who knows, they might have a press operator who can do it all for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 It's a standard 6200 series bearing. But you want one with contact seals. The number is usually molded into the rubber of the seals on the side of the bearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobiedubie Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) Maybe the steering fluid level is too low. Edited February 7, 2017 by scoobiedubie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivantruckman Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 it uses a standard 6200 bearing double shielded , any auto parts store with a machine shop should have it and can press it in .it is retained by a snap ring on the back side . I have done it with a hammer and a punch before , but not ideal . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DagdaS Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 it uses a standard 6200 bearing double shielded , any auto parts store with a machine shop should have it and can press it in .it is retained by a snap ring on the back side . I have done it with a hammer and a punch before , but not ideal . I seem to recall helping my dad punch old ones out, and put new ones in (in various things) using a piece of pipe that was a tiny bit smaller than the OD. Didn't have a press handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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