crank shaft pulley off of the car?

1997 PLYMOUTH BREEZE
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I am trying to change the timing belt on my car. It is a 1997 Plymouth Breeze. I cannot get the crank shaft pulley off of the car. Can you please tell me how to remove the pulley?
Oct 26, 2012 at 2:58 PM
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KHLOW2008
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After removing the central bolt, evenly pull on the pulley to get it off. sometimes it gets stuck and some WD-40 with a little tapping from rear of pulley should get it off. Try to evenly pull on the pulley, shaking it lightly if necessary. This video will show you how on a similar car

https://youtu.be/NZIMNkLxCMA

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Oct 26, 2012 at 3:06 PM
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needs a special tool that can be loaned from autozone, harmonic balancer puller 3 jaw type. also yuu will need somthing to stop the pully from turning while you turn the puller bolt. i have done this twice, timing belt and cam seal 96 breeze 2.0 sohc. not easy
Mar 6, 2013 at 5:30 AM
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How do I remove the Crank Pulley? I have tried 3 different types of Pulley Pullers none have worked and the ony thing that I have a accomplished is destroying the pulley itself. Plz help.
Sep 11, 2020 at 11:24 AM (Merged)
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Hi there, The instructions for removing the pulley call for special tools, see text for No... i am looking for a pic as well. Mark (mhpautos)


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/61395_Noname_43.jpg

Sep 11, 2020 at 11:24 AM (Merged)
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These are pictures I've come up with. I made my own tools except for the three jawed puller


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/297008_78257318_1.gif


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/297008_78257319_1.gif

Sep 11, 2020 at 11:24 AM (Merged)