Saturday, February 28th, 2026 AT 11:42 AM
I rented a harmonic balancer removal tool from auto zone. I have the tool connected with the pointed end cap pointed inside the bolt hole and began turning the center bolt. After some turning of the center bolt I am hearing a cracking noise about one per revolution. After about 3-4 times hearing that, I stopped, disconnected tool and now the center cover tip piece is stuck about 1/2 in the center hole. I am worried about continuing tightening the puller incase I am damaging threads, but cannot get cap out to reinstall Crank bolt to use. Any suggestions? I do not know if the pulley has come out at all so far.



