Which tool is used to remove the crankshaft pulley?

Which tool is used to remove the crankshaft pulley?

A half-inch drive impact gun might be a great tool for removing a stubborn crankshaft pulley bolt. A torque wrench has also been proven to be a helpful tool for correctly securing it. You might want to follow the service manual when removing the crankshaft pulley.

How do I remove the crankshaft pulley?

How to Remove a Crankshaft Pulley

1. Position the puller in front of the pulley.
2. Install the puller-to-pulley bolts.
3. Using a breaker bar and socket, tighten the central puller bolt until the pulley slides off the crankshaft.

How do you use a harmonic balancer puller kit?

How to Use a Harmonic Balancer Puller

1. Slacken tension on the belts that surround the lower pulley of the engine.
2. Remove the belt of each accessory from the lower pulley of the engine.
3. Remove the retaining bolts that attach the lower pulley to the harmonic balancer.
4. Remove the retaining bolt from the harmonic balancer.

How do you remove a harmonic balancer 350?

How to Remove the Harmonic Balancer from a Chevrolet

1. Remove the accessory drive belts from the lower drive pulley.
2. Remove the lower drive pulley from the harmonic balancer.
3. Remove the harmonic balancer’s single retaining bolt.
4. Assemble the harmonic balancer puller.
5. Attach the puller to the harmonic balancer.

How do I stop my harmonic balancer from turning?

A common practice is to remove the inspection plate on the bottom front of the transmission to expose the flexplate/flywheel, and use a heavy screwdriver or prybar in the teeth and against the block to stop the crank from moving.

How do you tighten a harmonic balancer?

The only way to tighten the harmonic balancer bolt properly is to lock the motor up somehow and tighten it with a torque wrench to the correct tension. Which means usually wedging the flywheel some way. Or you could just use a impact wrench (rattle gun) and tighten it up really tight if you want the easy way out.

How do you hold a harmonic balancer in place?

Use with a 1/2″ ratchet or breaker bar to hold the harmonic balancer in place when turning the bolt that holds the balancer to the crankshaft. Also use to hold the balancer when removing it from the engine.

How tight should a harmonic balancer be?

It should just go on. Tight yes, but not tight enough to wreck any tools trying to get it on and off.