Crankshaft sleeve removal

[Astrowing]

It appears that there are two crankshaft sleeves used on the 352 FE. One that is stepped and one that is not. Two questions: How is each of these removed with what kind of puller, and also is it necessary to pull them to get timing cover and timing set replaced? Thanks!

[jopizz]

First you have to remove the three bolts that hold the power steering pulley and take that off. Then the large bolt that holds the balancer/damper in place. You will need a harmonic balancer puller to get the damper off. I borrowed one from Autozone. Once you get that off the sleeve will come off the crank pretty easily. Then you can get the timing cover off.

John