Hey,

I was wondering what you guys used to hold the SC pulley in place when removing it. I've heard strap wrench, I've heard clamps, I've heard oil filter removal tool. Have you guys ever tried just leaving the belt on, loosening the bolt, then releasing the tension?

Seems like the normal way to do it.. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

 

SC impellers just spin because of clutch,, you need to hold it in place with strap or clamp method -- impact driver helps too

 

impact gun set at 130 psi and hold the magnet portion with your hand or strap wrench.

 

I made a diy with the clamps... very easy 10 min job

 

2 big hose clamps or 4 doubled upto fit ,works nice

 

Actually there is a great youtube video... where he is going to change the bearings.. and he shows a nice little trick how to remove it.

check it out:

 

How did you torque back down the bolt...I barely have enough clearance from the bolt to the fan, how did you fit a torque wrench with a 15/16 there?

 

Maybe he did the fan shroud mod...



Probably not though. You could use a crowfoot on the torque wrench, just put it on at a 90° angle or find the appropriate conversion chart.

 

1st time removing, mine was a B.

After breaking a strap wrench, I had to use clamps on the clutch and an electric impact after heating the bolt.

Now, it comes off with ease.

Practice torquing down a test bolt to 40lbs until you get the feel for it. Then just tighten the S/C bolt to that feel. Use red loctite.

 

How did you get impact wrench in there? I did the fan shroud mod and the bolt does NOT want to come off..ii used the clamps, clamps with rubber around pulley and used a breaker bar instead of a wrench. It doesn't want to move.

 

Hmm...thinking about trying 4 clamps doubled up before I go the impact wrench route. 2 big clamps and it's still slipping...I'll probably try doubling them up

 

here you go dude

if anyone is interested on knowing how to remove or add a pulley here is a little method... ( i cant believe i took my car to the dealer to do this )

anyways

Steps..
For those worried about scraching your clutch like me lol wrap it with tape twice you'll be good.

1. First get the tensioner lose and remove the belt off
2. Get two clams big enough to wrap around the clutch
3. put both of them on and offset them by a little so they hit on the engine cover holder pieces (also wrapped with tape)
4.grab a wrench and take the damm bolt off.
easiest job ever
When you put it back together just reverse the claps and bolt it on put some Teflon tape on or locktite w.e

 

The problem is my clamps are om the tightest they can get. But the pulley still slips. I'm going to try doubling up the clamps.

 

worked for me every time without a single problem

 

I did mine like Berti

You may need heat on the bolt, but that runs the risk of ruining the bearing seal.

You could also jack up the front of the motor to get a better angle with the impact. Also, my air impact wouldn't cut it - I had to use an electric impact gun with no extension.

 

How much does the motor move up?

 

Did you use a wrench or a ratchet? I used a ratchet. I don't think it would make a main difference but I'm not sure

 

1" or so.

If I was in your position though, I would remove the shroud altogether. Give yourself as much room to get leverage as possible. I couldn't believe how hard mine was to get off the first time - I had to give up a couple of times. I actually broke a breaker bar (harbor freight though)

If yours is that tough, you'll have to go in guns blazing. PB blaster a few days before, Torch on the bolt (sacrifice the bearing), remove fan shroud, jack up motor, strong impact with no extension.

or just pay someone

 

you will def need to use a wrench, well at least that's what I used.

 

I might have enough room with the fan shroud mod so I don't have to pull out the entire shroud. I will try all of that tonight. Thanks!

 

Ok guys so here's how it went. It's still on there. After heating up the bolt with a torch multiple times, trying every method online, I decided to use an impact wrencg with a swivel extension. 650lb torque Dewalt dual hammer impact wrencg with 125psi. The bolt didn't move. Now I'm thinking of jacking up the engine a little to get it straight without the use of a swivel extension.

Do I have to remove the motor mounts or do they have an inch or so of play like I was told? Thanks

 

buy a craftsman 6 point combination wrench at sears and see if that will break it loose,, if it still wont budge, cut the open end off and slide a 4 foot pipe over it and give it a go

 

1) lift the vehicle ,and support it on jack stands
2) Remove the under engine panels
3) Remove the two lower bolts for the engine mounts
4) Jack the engine up to create the proper angle(put a 2x4 between the
jack, and oil pan to disburse the load)
5) Use your impact to remove the bolt

 

This is what I used to get my pulley off. Didn't need to raise the engine or cut the shroud. But I thought I was going to break that strap wrench. Matco 15/16 socket, B306. It's pretty shallow and 3/8 drive. Should be able to get my 3/8 torque wrench on it. The strap wrench is a Titan 21315. I really needed one with a heavier strap and a longer handle. The breaker bar is just your average Craftsman 3/8. Which I then put a 3' bar on.
I know this is an older thread, but I wanted to show what worked for me. All told, unlock car, pop hood, remove belt cover, remove belt, maybe 30 minutes tops, and that included searching for stuff in my incredibly messy garage.

 

I picked up an oil filter socket (super shallow) from Autozone that has worked well for me. Put the breaker bar on there or just a 3/8 ratchet with cheater bar (I use the jack handle).
I use a rubber strap wrench for opposite direction force.

I did a little cutout on the fan shroud as well to give a bit of extra room. This won't affect structure integrity of the shroud if you do it right.


Every dang time....wear leather gloves. You never know when you'll slip and bust a knuckle.