Power Steering Pump bearing

[LifeOverland]

In the middle of rebuilding my power steering pump and can't seem to get the retaining ring on the bearing shaft. Here's a photo I lifted from another thread.

How in the hell do you install that ring without bending it? I finally got it on, but it's a little over sized.

I've searched and only found people having issues with the outer cover ring. I'm sure I just don't know the proper technique(or possibly cheap ring from the Gates kit)



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[baldilocks]

I handled that by purchasing a new OEM pump. It cost 300% more but it took minutes to install and I've had zero issues.

 

[bloc]

Well that was helpful.

 

[bulhas]

I used my lockring pliers and squeezed out, I believe my seal kit from toyota came with one if I recall

once I was able to get it to squeeze out it was easy peazy, I didnt bend mine to a non usable state either

 

[Hornd]

I used Snap Ring Pliers dedicated to opening Snap Rings.
They are also perfect for removing Half Shaft Circlip or Snap Rings.

 

[LifeOverland]

Yeah I used some cheap vise grip brand snap ring pliers. Couldn't get a good bite on it though. Seemed like it just bent instead of springing back in.

Thanks for the help!


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[bicycleagent003]

I found that clip to be a PITA too, and I confess that when I installed mine I didn't feel the ring was sitting as tight as I would have liked. I put it in anyway and haven't had any noises or problems. That was 5K+ miles ago, so I don't expect any trouble from it. I think a better tool would have made it an easier and less mangled job. I have the POS HF snap ring pliers - those things are junk for sure.

 

[half k cruiser]

The problem, as I remember, is the thing isn't shaped like a snap ring. Its round not flat and has no defined edges for you to get a hold of. I don't remember how I got mine back on but I remember it being a pain in the ass and not fitting as tightly as I wanted it too.

 

[LifeOverland]

Thanks bicycle and half k, summed it up exactly! I ended up just running with it as well. Seems to be okay.

Side note, rebuilding the steering gear box and pump solved my loose steering!


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[Lowbudgetlc100]

im having trouble taking it off. and i tried 2 or 3 different snap ring pliers