how to remove harmonic balancer
 

how do you remove the harmonic balancer. 99 explorer with 5.0 liter v8. got the crank bolt out but theres no holes for my puller.

WAG, is it possible you use the type with the arms that grab behind whatever you are pulling? That makes no sense for a harmonic balancer, but it wouldn't be the first time something didn't make sense.

Like this one, and note it says in applications: "...Ford 1995 and later V8...."

OTC 6667 Harmonic Balancer Puller

thats what I was thinking but half way around the balancer it is cut out its not at the same level if you understand what I mean

either there are no holes in this one ore they are completely camo over with dried grease but this one on ebay has holes 96 97 98 99 00 FORD EXPLORER HARMONIC BALANCER: eBay Motors (item 170537356279 end time Oct-07-10 10:30:38 PDT)

Yea, that would make it pull off to one side.

Could you put a piece of metal behind it to pull on so the puller was even?

Not a lot of room to fool with it down there I know.

Maybe you'll get a better idea from another post.

Is that what yours looks like, with that tone ring sprocket looking deal? You may have to dig for those holes.....

that exactly what mine looks like what I need are the 3 holes in the front view

got the balancer off, dried grease covered the holes and couldn't see them, poked around with a pick and it pushed right through. Can't believe how much stuff builds up inside the bottom pulley over the years.

Especially with oil leaks and never being cleaned. A pressure washer would probably have come in handy before starting that job.