Swapping Alternator Pully - How to remove them?

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Swapping Alternator Pully - How to remove them?

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Hi Guys,

So thanks to Aidan my noise issues were diagnosed as the alternator screeching, on its way out and glad I got the warning!

I picked up a new one from Just Kampers but the pully extends way too far out.

So I get that I need to swap these around, but how do I remove them given they spin? Do I need a specific tool?

 
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IIRC just put pulley in vice and loosen nut with spanner/socket ( look at thread end for correct rotation ) . Put piece of hard wood over thread end and just tap out alternator, being careful not to drop it.
In the shaft sits a key that the pulleys slot slides over for fixture during rotation. Hopefully your old pulley will fit the new shaft and key.
Prepare for the worst but hope for the best

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Cheers Surf!

Didn't have a vice, had to use a pair grips and my knee but got them off and she's purring like a cat!

 
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No need for thanks, just grateful I could help.
Thats what this club is for, to help each other. :ok
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