209MAD

Okay, now I'm really confused...someone please help me out here...
I recently ordered from Evosport the underdrive pullies for my CLK240. among a set of 3 pullies, one of them was a Power steering pulley. I happily took them to my mechanic only to be told that he could not fit the PS pulley coz he didn't have the puller to remove the old pulley. I then posted on MercedesShop forum and was readily helped. I was told the pulley was not designed to be removed. The PS pump comes with the pulley installed, so no seperate part number. Why would Evosport sell me a pulley that wasn't designed to be replaced? Yet, everyone who's installed these says its a snap.
Plus, being underdrive pullies, aren't the pullies supposed to be smaller in size? I was surprised coz both new alternator and PS pullies were slightly larger and the belt provided was slightly longer. Is this the way it should be or am I just missing something?
Help!!?? please??

hubert

The pulley from ps should come off with a puller or remove the whole ps pump and than remove the pulley(thats what i did), the pulley's are larger and the belt is longer.

Mach430

Most powersteering pulleys, including yours, have a press on pulley that require a special puller to remove them. Find the tool and you'll have a finished install.

Smaller accessory pulleys would not underdrive your components, they would spin them faster and thus overdrive them (requiring more engine power to spin).

trbo2nr

It does come off but a true pain. I had a friend remove it from his shop and
it took a few hours. He didn't have to remove the PS but said it was on there. Also, I think the size and weight of the EvoSport is different. So to answer
your question: No, you're not missing anything. It's well worth the struggle......

E55Cent

It will come off my mechanic had a very hard time with it.

209MAD

Guys, I really appreciate your inputs.
I guess I'll have to try find the tool. My mechanic is a by-the-book type mechanic, and he doesn't want to mess with my car incase something goes awry. He calls it my million dollar ride, and something about risk and a ten foot pole Any ideas where to get the pulley puller? I reckon it would be a generic puller that shouldn't cost too much?

Mach430

I know Snap-on makes a pulley puller that works, however I am not sure of the correct part number and price. Before buying a puller, make sure you are buying one that will get the job done.

Vadim @ evosport

209MAD: Yes, Power Steering pulley is a pain. Unfortunately, there is only one way to remove it. You will need a puller kit. Use http://www.kd-tools.com, they have a puller set Part No. 2897 that will work on your CLK. Good Luck!

If you have any questions, call us at 714.901.3100.

str8ridin

What is the price of this tool? And the dealer should have it!

Vadim @ evosport

I believe it is under $100. Most mechanics, working on today's cars should have it. A lot of OEMs went to press on pulleys 6-8 years ago.

209MAD

So that's half the battle, removing the pld PS pulley. How about putting on the new one? Do I need a press too? Or does the puller double as a pusher as well? Thanks!

Vadim @ evosport

The tool is both puller and installer.

209MAD

Thanks for the info. I checked out the tool with kd tools, it was 250 bucks! I may try to find another way to get this installed. Or find another mechanic who can and will...