How do I remove a crankshaft pulley?

Answer by  Jimbob (2275)

You may have to get a puller. But with a puller they are easy to remove by simply taking out the bolt in the center and putting a puller on the pulley to remove.

Answer by  worker8388 (994)

Put the emergency brake on. Remove the lug nuts and remove the wheel. Remove the plastic rivets that hold the splash guard in the wheel. Crankshaft bolt should be removed. Turn on the air compressor and make the bolt loose. Using pulley removal tool,tighten the bolts until pulley is removed.

Answer by  bug57 (1048)

You will need a specialized tool called a gear puller or crankshaft puller. You can rent these at autozone, pep boys, etc.

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

On a lot of vehicles the is a very tight tolerances that create a snug fit. For these you need a special type of tool call a puller. Basically it just a threaded rod that screw into the crank snout and has two arms that grab the pulley. Two bolts are turned to slowly slide the pulley off.

Answer by  coreyeleblanc (56)

You need a special puller available at your local auto parts store. Failure to use the appropriate tool will result in damage to the pulley, and costly repair bills may be in your future

Answer by  foxstang (133)

Remove the serpentine belt. Remove any bolts holding the pulley. Using a puller tool, attach to the pulley and remove.

Answer by  SSport (53)

To remove a crankshaft pulley, you will need a pulley puller. You can buy one for about $40 or rent one relatively cheap.

Answer by  zair (17)

A crankshaft pulley can easily be removed by first removing the connecting rod this is done by removing the crank pins.

Answer by  Jennfier (339)

To remove the crankshaft you first must know in which way the pulley turns. The bolt will screw off the opposite way.