I need to replace the A/C clutch pulley (illustration #12). Yesterday I attempted to remove the current pulley on the car, but when I tried to unscew the center bolt, the outer plate kept spinning along w/ the bolt so it was impossible to break the bolt free.

I looked in my Helms, and sure enough it said you need a special clutch pulley tool to hold the plate stationary. It is a tool with a handle and 3 prongs on top. It also has a hole in the center so you can access the bolt.

It looks something like this............



Where can I get this tool, or better yet is there a place that would have something like this to loan out? Anyone ever replaced an A/C clutch pulley before?



Modified by Draggin99Si at 8:11 AM 7/29/2006

 

you could try Advaced Auto, i'm not 100% sure but i think they rent specialty tools out.

 

3 pins...u can't put something in there to hold it still?

 

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Yep, go to Advanced Auto. They rent tools. I do it all the time.

 

What i used to do was leave the belt on and make it tight as hell and try braking it that way. It usually works with fan water pumps.

 

better yet, i know Autozone loans tools for free..