2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Harmonic balancer

2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
160,000 MILES
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TAG1977
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Using a 3 jaw puller rod is bottoming out harmonic balancer not budging I am some what clueless on cars have a guy friend helping he did not take the belt off the harmonic balancer is that why it is not working
Jun 19, 2013 at 9:38 PM
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HMAC300
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take the belt off first then undo the bolt holding crank balancer on then partially reinstall the bolt without washer then use the puller.
Jun 19, 2013 at 10:40 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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They make a special puller for this one. The pulley actually has a seat in it and the hole that actually passes through is very small. The puller consists of a rod that is inserted into the hole and seats in the bottom of the hole for a place to push. HMAC300's bolt idea may work but it may also damage the threads. I would be careful.
Jun 19, 2013 at 11:07 PM
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