- How do I remove a pulley with a key?
- How do you remove a pulley from a keyed shaft?
- How do you use a universal pulley puller?
How do I remove a pulley with a key?
Start by removing the threaded fastener that holds the pulley in place, loosening the pulley nut, and prying off the pulley with a pry bar or screwdriver. Then, grip the key, which is the semicircular piece inset into the shaft, with pliers and pull it off. You can also use a gear puller to remove the key.
How do you remove a pulley from a keyed shaft?
To tighten the screw at the end of the gear puller, use the sockets wrench. Continue until the pulley is free. You can try to loosen the pulley by hitting the exposed end with a hammer.
How do you use a universal pulley puller?
Insert puller legs into openings of pulley. Turn spindle clockwise until pulley comes off. When finished working, remove puller. Insert the puller legs (3x) into the slots of the pulley regarding the number of pulley slots.