2008 LZG damper removal

[NateD4]

Has anyone taken the damper off a 2008 LZG or LZ9? They use a stamped steel damper without the normal bolt holes for damper puller.

Anyone attempt a gear puller on the steel hub?

[Z3500]

IIRC a 3 jaw puller works. I tried getting mine off with long bolts with washers behind the slots in the pulley. It was an epic fail!

I am still trying to find a jaw puller to get mine off.

[NateD4]

I usually have to warm them before they come off. I wonder what tool GM has for it.

[CNCguy]

The LZ pullies are the same as LX9s and can be removed with a 3 jaw puller. I have always been able to get them off with a cheap Harbor Freight puller. I do stick a short bolt in the end of the crank to protect the threads.

[onefastV6]

I believe this is the proper tool for the job.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_GM-Chrysler-Harmonic-Balancer-Puller-OTC_28031812-P_N3491_T|GRP2083_____

Some places list it as a Chrysler puller, while others list GM/Chrysler. You should be able to rent it at any local auto parts store that does tool rental.

[NateD4]

Got it off. Wan't to hard actually. The toughest part was not ruining the threads on the crank since for some reason all but harbor freight pullers do not have a taper on them only a center point. So you have to be careful not to dig into the crank.

[WrathOfSocrus]

I've come across a lot of people messing up their threads when removing the damper and I really don't understand it. If you have any change laying around you can easily avoid trouble. The last time I removed a damper and couldn't find the proper button for it I just stacked a couple quarters over the bolt hole. Much easier than trying to fuss with rethreading it. Hopefully people search and read this beforehand and save some time and effort.