I don't see why you have to remove it? Most of the time I am able to just rotate the old belt/new belt onto it. But if your trying to get it off, use some heavy string. I use 550 cord. You thread one end thru the end of spring, then grab both ends of the string and pull. Same when you put it back in, that way, let go of one end of the cord and you can pull it thru. They make spring pliers and spring tension screwdrivers, never had any luck with them, I use the 550 cord.