Yes you do.
clockwise it is reverse threads
Did you remove the nut from the pulley first?
Rent or buy power steering puller/installer from parts store. you will need to make sure it is a REMOVER and INSTALLER
how to remove a power steering pulley on a 1997 Nissan altima
yes. Some GM pumps will require you to get a power steering pump pulley remover in order to get to the bolts to remove the pump from the aluminum bracket, so you can get to the bolt that goes to the head.
You need to rent, borrow or purchase a power steering pulley puller. This tool will remove and replace the pulley without damage to the pulley or the pump.
That requires the use of a power steering pulley PULLER. ( A special tool ) The pulley is pressed on.
This requires a power steering pulley puller. This puller is designed to remove and install a power steering pulley without damage to the pulley and or pump. Attempting to do this without the puller will result in damaging the pulley or the pump or both.
Take off the sockets and remove the pump pulley.
To remove that pulley with out damaging the pump or the pulley you need a power steering pulley puller. This tool will also install the pulley. Your local auto parts store can rent or sell you that puller.
power steering pulley is pressed on. to remove pulley, u need to completely remove pump from vehicle and take it to a mechanic that has right tools for removing
remove all belts,tensioners etc, remove pulley bolt, use HARMONIC BALENCER PULLEY to remove - DO NOT USE NORMAL PULLEY REMOVER - must be pulled from center of pulley not from outer edge