Idler pulley issue on Jeep tj

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3:33p, 4/26/24

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I got the torx bolt out just fine but can't get the pulley off. Any recommendations before I use a hammer and a flat head?

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10:41p, 4/26/24

Seems like I've had them sitting on a bushing or a shouldered casting. Hose it down with panther piss and whack it with a BFH.

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In reply to KatyAggie2000 • 2:16p, 4/27/24

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KatyAggie2000 said:
I got the torx bolt out just fine but can't get the pulley off. Any recommendations before I use a hammer and a flat head?

They have a puller you can rent from the parts store.