top pulley removal

[philstar]

Hey guys I am trying to replace the top pulley because the outer half has rounded in the center. The thing is, no other pulleys I have tried will fit onto the inner half that is currently in place, so I need to replace the whole pulley.

The problem I am having is that I cannot remove the inner half of the top pulley, I don't want to force it and risk damaging the alternator. Any top tips for getting these off?

 

[GIZ59]

what methods you tried mate?assume you haven"t used/tried a "puller "?(resist going down the very big hammer route!)

 

[Skyguy]

Just use a puller.

 

[philstar]

A puller! I've got a puller. Not sure why I didn't think of that.

 

[Doris]

try heating just the pulley as you pull.might free it from the hub.

 

[K@rlos]

I changed mine yesterday actually. Didn't have access to a puller so a couple of small lever bars did the job well, just be gentle so not to damage the alternator.