I don't really have the tools to do it so that's why i ask. If it's no different, like a few have said then i would rather not change it.
I tried to pull it off with a 2-jaw puller with little success. Even if i get it off,i need a way to press it back on. I was going to take it somewhere to get it done which is even more of a pain and $$$ that seems to be unnecessary.
right now i have 2 yesses, 1 no, and a maybe....
You don't need any special tools to get the gear off the vacuum/pwr steering assy.
You'll need to make a "pin", place the pin in the shaft, tighten a bolt against it to draw the gear/eccentric/bearing off the shaft.
I qoute the "pin" dimensions from the FSM: Make a pin from 8mm or .312 hardened drill rod or a 10.9 or SAE Grade 8 capscrew. The Pin is 2 inches in length or 50.8mm
I had a note in my manual; 2 3/4 inch bolt, 1" o.d. washer and square nut. I believe those items came with the reman pwr steering pump I swapped in after resealing the vacuum pump unit. I reinstalled the gear etc by hand with a ratchet and combination wrench,
slowly pressed it back on there with a bolt. And a shop vice. And it was a major PITA. And swearing was involved... But I completed the task and it has many, many miles on it now.