crankshaft bolt threading
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crankshaft bolt threading
Hey guys,
I'm in the process of taking off the timing chain cover and I need to remove the big 15/16 crankshaft bolt that holds the harmonic balancer on. Is that a lefty-loosey bolt or is it threaded backwards (due to the clockwise motion of the engine) ?
I'm in the process of taking off the timing chain cover and I need to remove the big 15/16 crankshaft bolt that holds the harmonic balancer on. Is that a lefty-loosey bolt or is it threaded backwards (due to the clockwise motion of the engine) ?
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Okay, I called a mechanic and determined that it is threaded normally, but I can't get it off! I have tried a breaker bar and a rubber mallet as well as an impact wrench. Any ideas?
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well guys, I answered my own question eventually. Here's the way to do it - keep the pulley on the harmonic balancer and wrap the pulley in a rag and a chain wrench. Then pull the chain wrench opposite of a breaker bar that is on the bolt.
And when you're taking off the harmonic balancer, do NOT use a wheel puller on the outside of the damper. It will mess it up!
And when you're taking off the harmonic balancer, do NOT use a wheel puller on the outside of the damper. It will mess it up!
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