harmonic balancer

2006 KIA SPORTAGE
72,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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how do I remove a harmonic balancer on a 06 Kia sportage v6, there are no threads on the balancer to attach a puller.
Jan 2, 2011 at 4:10 PM
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Have to tried just pulling it off. Some cars don't use the pressed on type. Use a pry bar to help. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens. It does look like there are holes for the puller though
Jan 2, 2011 at 4:23 PM
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yes I tried pulling it off ,but it only pulls out about an inch,
Thank you for the reply, I appreciate it.
Jan 2, 2011 at 5:30 PM
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If you can move it at all, that means it is not pressed on and will come off.
Jan 2, 2011 at 5:31 PM
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any tricks I should try to help get it off ?
Jan 2, 2011 at 5:36 PM
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Just rock it back and forth. Put a little force behind it with a prybar as long as you have something solid enough to pry against without causing any damage.
Jan 2, 2011 at 5:56 PM
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I noticed now that the sprocket behind the balancer is moving foward, is that ok, will that come out with the balancer,?
By the way thank you so much for your time and advice.
Jan 2, 2011 at 7:15 PM
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No, leave the sprocket in place or the belt will jump.
Jan 2, 2011 at 7:17 PM
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I cant pull that off without that sprocket coming off with it, I can see the keyway as I keep pulling on it, if that whole assembly comes off how do I take the sprocket off the balancer?
Jan 2, 2011 at 7:22 PM