It takes a special puller for it. I just removed one and I borrowed it from a parts store and had put a deposit down on it. They have you put a deposit so you will bring the pulley back. But that is the Only way to take them Off. Do Not use Heat on it, no matter what anyone tells you either. You will ruin the timing cover behind the pulley if you get it too hot and you will have to replace it. It will cost you about $40 for that lower timing cover. Just so you know, I been there.
Remove upper core support, remove radiator, remove belts, using a hormonic balancer puller(specific for chrysler) remove balancer.
To remove the harmonic balancer on a 2001 PT Cruiser, first, ensure the engine is cool and disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the serpentine belt and any components obstructing access to the balancer, such as the crankshaft pulley. Use a harmonic balancer puller tool to carefully extract the balancer from the crankshaft. Finally, ensure all bolts are removed and check for any retaining clips before pulling the balancer off.
IT requires a special tool, a three jaw puller.
To remove the harmonic balancer from a Nissan Maxima, first you need to removed the center bolt. After that, you can use a puller to remove the harmonic balancer. Before you do this, make sure you disconnect the battery and remove the drive belts.
With a balancer puller tool. With a balancer puller tool.
On most newer cars, the crank pulley is one piece with the harmonic balancer.... Remove it with a harmonic balancer puller.
The harmonic balancer tool is made especially to remove the balancer. Some stores will loan you the tool with a deposit.
use a harmonic puller
Go to Autozone and tell them u need a harmonic balancer puller
To remove the harmonic balancer on a 1998 Saturn SL2, you will need to use a harmonic balancer puller tool. First, remove any surrounding components that may impede access. Then, attach the puller to the balancer and use a wrench to slowly tighten the puller until the balancer comes off.
You need to get a special harmonic balancer pulley. You can rent them from AutoZone for $70 (you get it back when you return it)...a normal harmonic balancer pulley WILL NOT work. Chrysler vehicles have their own pulley. It's a fairly simple procedure once you have the right pulley.
The flywheel has to be held in place by a holding tool, Remove the mounting bolt, then use a balancer remover to pull the harmonic balancer.