[Ciara99]

How do you remove the crank pulley on a 2.3? I dont see any holes to thread in bolts to use a bolt puller?

[TOM RENZO]

It should just come off by hand. But sometimes it hard to come off. Here is how i do it. Get two long 5/16 bolts about 4-5 inches long. Then put them in a vice and tighten the head of the bolt in the jaws. Beat them over to a 90* angle and inatall then in the two holes in the damper from the center out. Then install a steering wheel puller on the threaded end with washers and nuts then tighten down the steering wheel puller. Presto the pulley will come off quite easily. Hope this helps TOM

[93foxbody2.3]

Originally Posted by TOM RENZO

It should just come off by hand. But sometimes it hard to come off. Here is how i do it. Get two long 5/16 bolts about 4-5 inches long. Then put them in a vice and tighten the head of the bolt in the jaws. Beat them over to a 90* angle and inatall then in the two holes in the damper from the center out. Then install a steering wheel puller on the threaded end with washers and nuts then tighten down the steering wheel puller. Presto the pulley will come off quite easily. Hope this helps TOM

I did it with a harmonic balancer puller. It worked for me.
Amazon.com: Advanced Tool Design Model ATD-3041 Harmonic Balancer Puller: Automotive
But tom has a good idea. I just have one lying around from my mechanic days. Scary huh?

[TOM RENZO]

The damper puller does the same thing. But you will still need the bent over bolts. Thanks 93 that puller for 13 bucks is just the ticket. Good post