Gary N

Spray some rust penetrant on the shaft/pulley area, and with a big screwdriver or pry bar it'll pop off. pry and spin the pulley multiple times and "walk" the pulley right off.

Thanks Mehullica...worked great!!!

I removed the radiator reservoir and power steering pump fluid reservoir in preparation for removing the PS pump.

Got the nut off, removed the belt, but the pulley won't come off. It's as if it's glued on or something. If anyone has done the PS rebuild and had the same problem, I could really use the help...I don't want to bend the shaft...

Also, what size is the steering column nut (the big golden one) ?. The thing is humongous. I think I will use a combination wrench as I dont know of any sockets that will fit in such a shallow opening.

Any help appreciated. I had to put everything back together and I don't want my new alternator to go out again.

I have the notorious climate control bleeding. Does anyone know of a repair place in Virginia other than the dealer who can take the climate control out and send it somewhere to be fixed. I could swear that someone posted a Richmond Va address but I can't seem to put my hands on it.

Might be cheaper to get one on ebay from a reputable dealer. I see 4 on there right now.

One description is "...in great working condition, but the liquid display is partially blacked out." How is that great condition?!?!?!?

Someone actually placed a bid...

Great tutorial jzz30.

One question. In your instrucions (#18) you list the part no. (bearing) for the LS400, but not the SC400. Are they the same?

Thanks for the help everyone. I think I am gonna replace the alternator myself:

Alternator Replacement

...and do a seal replacement for the PS pump:

Power Steering Pump Rebuild Seals

Looks simple enough, although time consuming.

BTW jzz, I live on the big island, Kailua Kona side.

Hi folks.

I own a 92 SC400. I was cruising along when the battery light came on and eventually the electrical shut down. I know it is a bad alternator/power steering pump thing.

My question is, how difficult is it to replace the alternator and/or powersteering pump yourself? I can get an alternator for about $100. Really don't want to send it to the repair shop...no Lexus places aroung where I live and I am fairly handy with tools.

If anyone has done this themselves, any help would be greatly appreciated...or, should I leave it up to the shop?

Also, I haven't tried, but will I be able to jump start the car to get it to its repair destination?