tennerv8

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I have a 2005 LQ4 and was wondering what puller you use to get the balancer off?

530sx

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I used the 3 jaw puller from Autozone.
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=23189

tennerv8

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So any 3 jaw pull will do? Is there little tabs on the back of the balancer to grab onto?

domestic disturbance

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3 jaw puller... and yes indeed there is tabs to hook it to...!! its not to bad to do!

tennerv8

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I'll go hunt one down. Thanks fellas.

domestic disturbance

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your welcome any of your local auto parts store should have some sort of 3 jaw puller!

fjb78

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This is good to know. I am in the process of taking mine off soon.

wytry

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I rented a 3 Jaw from Advanced. You put down a deposit, you get it back when you return the tool, doesn't cost you a dime. They also had a valve spring compressor that worked well for me.

dynodanmanda79

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hmmmm...... Are you guys using a 2-ton or 5-ton puller? I remember renting one from autozone to take the balancer off my 5.3 and the jaws just kept slipping off, I'm getting kind of frustrated because no matter what I use nothing is working. I even used one like this:

http://www.amazon.com/OTC-6267-Chrys.../dp/B000IHJZMY

tennerv8

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Well guys I got a set of three, three arm pullers from harbor freight and I destroyed one of the pullers trying to get the balancer off. The bolts bent and the cone shaped thing on the end of the threaded rod crumbled. The threads on the shaft of the puller also stripped. I only got the balancer about half way off. Dammit! Off to the parts store for another puller.

wytry

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That's what you get from buying from Harbor Freight. Do you have an Advance Auto Parts near you? I think they all have the "Loaner Tool" program I was talking about earlier.

InsaneDomestics

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I Used One Of The Deep 6" 3 Jaw Pullers. DON'T USE The Bolt That Has The Cone Lookin Thing On The End. I Read It's Not Good For The Crank. You Can Still Use It But Get A Socket And Put It Between The Crank And End Of The Puller Bolt (I Think I Used The Same Socket That I Took The Balancer Bolt Off With) It Takes Quite A Bit Of Force To Get It Off. Tighten It About 2 Turns Then Back It Off A Little. It's Time Consuming But It's Better Than Stripping The Threads On The Puller.

Erock

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Thanks, I also needed this cause all the pullers say they won't work for the ls1.

LilJayV10

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I rented one from autozone tonight like that. Except it didn't have the really long dowel rod. I need one about the length of a pushrod.

It almost killed me breaking the bolt loose on the engine stand. My big *** snap on impact wouldn't touch it. I used a 2ft 1/2 ratchet with a jack handle on it and my 220 lb brother laying on the engine to keep it from flipping. It sounded like a shotgun when it broke loose.

Would a hardered push rod be strong enough or do I need to find another kit with the correct length dowel in it?

Mike52

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Here's a thread from the past regarding the balancer removal. Notice post #13 for the wrong way to use a 3 jaw puller!!!

BTW, a little heat from a small propane torch on the head of the balancer bolt will really help break it loose.

Mike

LS1DIME

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Glad to hear I am not the only one out there too cheap just to buy my own 3 jaw puller!!! Thank God For the Tool Rental Program!!!