replacing timing belt PROBLEM!

[TheRedRanger]

took the bolt off the crank, but cant get the crank pulley off to remove the belt. can u remove it without a special tool? can u just pry it off?

 

[4b316]

Did you make sure you have the washer off?Sometimes you can just work it a little and it will come off.You can get on with a 3 jaw pulley if you make room.Doesn't you 96 have 2 bolt holes in it?I made a puller to go in these two holes and made a slide hammer setup.Pry on it gently

 

[feellnfroggy]

A crank pulley requires a pulley puller. OR you can take (with someones help) two screwdrivers on opposite sides of the pulley and keep pressure on it while your buddy taps the bolt with a hammer. The pressure on either side must be even though. You shouldnt be able to wiggle it too much. Also when it does come out dont lose the alignment key.

 

[kossdust]

Yeah go to the part store and get a pulley puller for it.

You might also need one (different one) for the power steering pump if you are going to take it off (haynes manual tells you to)