Harmonic balancer puller help

[Saturdee]

I've never done this before and I was just wondering if I have this set up correctly. And if so, how would I prevent it from turning when I go to tighten it?

 

[99gst_racer]

Whoa, wait a sec. What exactly are you trying to remove?

Your balancer/damper is already removed in that pic...

 

[camposr]

If you are trying to remove the bolt you have to use an impact.

 

[Saturdee]

haha oh boy, well what I screwed those bolts into looks like it was holding me back from removing the front case.

 

[99gst_racer]

That bolt in the center is holding the crank sprocket on. Put an impact gun on it to get it off. And then the sprocket will slide right off the crank snout.

 

[Saturdee]

got it, sorry for the stupid question, must've gotten carried away with removing things and didn't look at the manual or search anything, dumb.

 

[99gst_racer]

No worries. I'm glad that you asked before you started cranking on the puller.

 

[kt239]

Wow I'm glad I found this thread cause I'm at the same exact point in removing my front cover. So it's supposed to pull right off? Cause mine is not just sliding off at all so is there any other method to removing that if it's on super snug?

 

[99gst_racer]

^^^ Have you removed the crank bolt yet?

 

[Saturdee]

Thanks for the help, now all I gotta do is hopefully let the PB blaster loosen things up for tomorrow, since my electric impact didn't do a thing...

 

[kt239]

@99gst_racer
I am assuming that question is directed at me and to answer your question, yes it is.

 

[99gst_racer]

@99gst_racer
I am assuming that question is directed at me and to answer your question, yes it is.

If the bolt is removed, then there's nothing holding the sprocket on. If it hasn't been removed in a long time, then it may be a bit siezed. Try tapping it with a hammer or wiggling it back and forth on the snout. Get rough with it and it should come loose and slide right off.

 

[kt239]

Thanks a million, I was just hesitant to get rough with it cause I didn't want to mess anything up. It did seem to be a durable part but I like to play it safe.