[MazdaZoom6]

Hey guys, my 2006 6s has a crack in the water pump manifold, so I need to remove the exhaust cam pulley that drives the water pump to allow access to two of the mounting bolts. I've seen the write-up over at 6crew, the poster there removed his with a two-jaw puller which mangled the pulley. He mentioned that the Ford power steering pulley puller would work, but I don't think it will... the Mazda pulley doesn't have a groove on the inside for the puller to catch onto. I've seen the Mazda special tool, it has a plate that goes behind the pulley, with two studs that pass through the cutouts in the pulley... which attach to the front portion of the puller. I called my local Mazda parts dept and they said they don't rent the tool. I forgot to ask if they sell it, but I imagine it would be too much $$$. Does anyone know of an aftermarket puller that will work? Thanks for any help!

 

[MazdaZoom6]

Okay, Mazda parts dept won't sell the special tool either. Can't find it in the states, although did find it in Germany... would be about $170. Looks like the best way is to just order a new pulley, and use a jaw puller to remove the original one, bending the pulley in the process.

 

[gbojon]

pulley

old thread but my new motor didnt come with this pulley so want to take it off the old motor, what tool do i use??

 

[flipper66]

I did the write up. I will look into the SST and see if i can't find one later.

 

[gbojon]

thanks

thanks

 

[Hortones05]

I know these posts were done some time ago but I just encounter this job and was able to save the pulley by using the 2/3 Jaw Puller (5 ton) from Autozone. The trick I found was to tighten the puller until you can see it very slightly bending where the fingers are grabbing. I then took my 8” long steel chisel and hammered the pulley around the back side try to drive it off. Within a few hits it broke loose and the pulley stayed undamaged.