T6 3.0 / 3.2i SI6 Lower Accessory Pulley Removal Tool
CTA 1072 - 140962
Product Description
On Volvo's 3.2i and 3.0 T6 engines (as found in P3 cars and the P2 XC90), the accessory belt drive has been relocated from the end of the engine to above the transmission, with a belt drive behind it driving the water pump and A/C compressor, and a smaller pulley along the front side of the engine driving the alternator.
Both of these two parts of the accessory drive have one-way, freewheeling clutches in the pulleys, allowing the belts and accessories to spin down gradually when RPMs drop off. The accessories spinning down allows them to keep working under their own inertia, saving a bit of fuel while also subjecting the belts to gentler shock loads.
If you're hearing pulley bearing failure noises like squeaks or rattles or grinds, and especially if those noises are slightly delayed after revving the engine, these pulleys are worth replacing. This special tool by CTA engages the splines on the READ (Rear Engine Accessory Drive) pulley while the center torx counterholds the READ shaft, allowing you to unscrew and remove the pulley. If you're replacing the pulley or the seal underneath, this tool is a must-have!
Additional Keywords: DECOUPLER FREEWHEEL
Potential Product Fitment Issues
For alternators or accessory shafts with torx T50 shaft counterholds. If yours has an XZN/triple square counterhold, then this tool will not work.
About CTA
CTA Manufacturing started in 1978 with a few specialty tools and a lot of great ideas. After spending over 25 years setting up worldwide distribution for the biggest names in the business, the founders of CTA decided to take some of their own ideas to market.
Originally named "Classic American Tools", the company expanded from manufacturing about 20 Specialty Tools to well over 1000 tools under the CTA name today. Factories are located worldwide, manufacturing Specialty Tools to meet the demands of today’s technicians.
From Timing Tool Kits to Extra-Thin Wall Deep Sockets, CTA offers the widest range of professional automotive specialty tools in the market. Whether tuning up your BMW E46 M3 or removing one-off wheels on a Lamborghini Huracan, CTA supplies you with the right tools needed for the job!
