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This write up done by 04BlueGT

Steeda pulley install on 2004 GT.


1) Park and leave car in 2nd gear (yes, there is a reason)

2) Loosen the water pump pulley bolts (just break them loose)

3) Loosen tension on belt and remove. (There is a square notch on the tension that accepts a 3/8 ratchet or breaker bar)

4) Remove water pump pulley

5) Remove alternator

6) Mechanic showed me this: Wrap a shop rag around alt pulley and twist rag to grab pulley. With an impact wrench, remove nut, replace with new pulley (and necessary spacer). Re-wrap rag on new pulley and tighten nut with impact wrench.
The rag idea keeps you from damaging the pulley with tools.

7) Unscrew overflow tank and push out of the way to your right. You can remove hoses and temporarily remove the tank if you wish

8) Unfasten electrical connections on fan. Unscrew fan (2 screws) and lift straight up and out. Straight up

9) Unscrew bolt on crank pulley with 18mm socket and ½ inch or better breaker bar. (You can use an impact wrench if you can get it in there. This is only for removal. Do not use an impact wrench for the install)

10) Use a pulley removal kit to get the pulley off. DON'T try to pry it off

11) Put some instant gasket on the key area of the crank before bolting on new pulley

12) Align new pulley to crank key. Tap on GENTLY with rubber mallet. Once began, insert and tighten bolt. Don't forget to put some medium locktite on the bolt. Torque to 66lbs. Then turn another 90 degrees. (This is why the car is in gear!)

13) Install water pump pulley. Don't forget locktite here, too

14) Install alternator

15) Install stock belt unless worn out. If so, replace with new of same size

16) Tighten bolts on water pump pulley

17) Replace fan and surge tank

18) Start vehicle and examine belt and pulleys. Watch for wobble on the pulleys and that the belt is easily following without jumping

19) Drop the hood and enjoy