Removing crankshaft pulley?

Hi guys:
What is the best method for removing a crankshaft pulley after removing the
crankshaft bolt? I've read in the Haynes manual to use a brass hammer, but
this seems like it might cause a vibration, possibly f'ing up the
bearings....

Any help would be appreciated!
Chris

 

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Chris,

On CRV's and Odyssey, they've always just fallen off for me. You're
making me wonder . . . Where _else_ did the former owner use Permanent
LockTite ? ? ?

'Curly'

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The last timing belt job I did was on an 85 Prelude - the pulley was
extremely difficult to remove. I believe tapping it out with a small
hammer got me by the first time, and I just coated the shaft with
antisieze gel. The second timing belt job was a snap, as the pulley came
right off.

I am just wondering how it is *supposed* to be removed! Thanks very much
for the response!

 

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Chris,

I was _kidding_ about the LockTite, but may I suggest . . . .

When you do whack that pulley free, make sure the bolt is loosely in
place, to prevent dropping the pulley on your floor (or wrist), Ouch !!

Stay safe! 'Curly'

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Spray it with a bit of your favorite flavor of penetrating oil, e.g., wd-40
or whatever, and lit it sit for a little while. Then try gently prying it
off working a large prybar, such as http://tinyurl.com/ts7i, between the
pulley and lower timing cover. Alternate your use of the prybar from one
side of the pulley to the other and the pulley should come off without too
much difficulty. If you're careful, you can be successful with this method
without damaging the lower cover.

Eric