First remove any retaining bolts on the pulley, then position the tool so that the 3 ( typical ) arms are hooked behind the pulley and screw the center down to the bolt until snug. Then using a wrench turn the bolt in the center of the puller, as you do the pulley will slide out with it. It might help to spray the shaft with penetrating fluid before attaching the puller. Go slowly, too much pressure may break or bend the pulley and the puller may pop off several times before you get it right. It is important that the arms of the puller be equally spaced and centered on the pulley for correct removal. You may need to change the positioning of the arms in order to reach behind the pulley, most pullers have two sides each with near and far holes for the bolts. Pick the adjustment that best fits and leaves enough room to tighten the center bolt for removal. The center bolt must be centered on the shaft, if there is no taper or bolt hole in it use a center punch to make one so the puller stays centered, without a guide the puller will try to walk off the shaft as you turn it.
To remove a pulley, you typically need to use a pulley puller tool. First, release tension on the belt connected to the pulley. Then, follow the specific instructions for your vehicle or equipment to use the pulley puller to gently remove the pulley without damaging surrounding components.
To remove the pulley from an electric motor, you typically need to use a pulley puller tool. This tool grips the pulley securely and allows you to apply force to pull it off the motor shaft without causing damage. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for using the pulley puller properly to safely remove the pulley.
That requires the use of a power steering pulley PULLER. ( A special tool ) The pulley is pressed on.
To remove the crank pulley on a 2004 Kia Rio, you will need a harmonic balancer puller or a crankshaft pulley puller. This specialized tool is designed to grip the pulley securely and apply even pressure to remove it from the crankshaft. Make sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper use to avoid damaging the pulley or surrounding components.
It takes a different tool to press the pulley back on.
To remove a pulley from a shaft, you first need to loosen any set screws or locking mechanisms securing it in place. You can then use a pulley puller tool or a gear puller to apply force evenly and remove the pulley from the shaft without damaging either component. If the pulley is stuck, applying penetrating oil and gently tapping it with a mallet can help loosen it before attempting removal.
Go to www.zzperformance.com and you will be able to rent a pulley puller do not use a regular pulley puller they. It is about 30 bucks to rent. It will take about an hour to do
remove center bolt and use the required puller
Remove anything that may obstruct pulley (belt, wheel, etc.). Your best bet is to use an impact gun to remove bolt in center of pulley (turn counter-clockwise and use safety goggles). After loosening bolt you need to use a harmonic puller to get pulley off crankshaft (do not use impact gun on puller). Tip: Unthread bolt about 1/4 inch from crank pulley then use puller, loosen puller and remove crank bolt a few more turns off crankshaft, then use puller again to slide crank pulley off crank again, keep repeating until it is off.
Use a puller so you do not bend the pulley.
Loosen, then remove the belt. Shine a light through one of the holes in the PS pulley and turn it slowly. You will see three bolts through the holes. Use a 13mm socket and a swivel to unscrew and remove these bolts. Lift the pump out of position and remove the hoses. Use a Power Steering Pulley Puller to remove the pulley. This puller grips the pulley by its center hub. Any other type of puller will destroy the pulley and then you will need a new pulley.
Remove bolt, and use a harmonic puller to remove pulley.