I'm so close to accessing the timing belt on my 88 accord. Last step is to remove the crankshaft pulley but I can't loosen the bolt. Can someone tell me how to hold the pulley tight while trying to unscrew the pulley bolt? this car is an automatic so the crankshaft just spins. How can I lock the crankshaft or pulley in order to get this bolt loose?
2007-01-08 09:12:59 · 10 answers · asked by M R 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I use a chain wrench or a impact gun 1/2 drive.impact works great if not to tight but then you will need a puller to remove crankshaft pulley
2007-01-08 13:02:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Crankshaft pulleys are usually torqued on pretty tight. You'll need a big wrench to pull it, and the idea of removing the access cover and putting a big screwdriver or similar object through a hole in the flex plate (flywheel for an automatic) is good. There are also flywheel holding tools. You can probably rent one (maybe even for free) at a local parts store like Auto Zone or Kragen or O'Reilly. Otherwise, see if anyone you know has an air impact wrench and the appropriate socket. Those will often do the job with minimal fuss, but require a compressor and access to the bolt.
2016-05-23 14:05:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remove the cover from the bottom of the flywheel. Have a friend stick the largest screwdriver known to man across the bottom of the bell housing between two teeth on the flywheel. He should be on the right hand side to do this. Your friend has more leverage at this point. Simply remove the bolt preferably with a half inch breaker bar counter clockwise and you should be OK.
2007-01-08 09:51:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can, use an impact. You usually don't need to even hold the pulley then. The impact hits fast enough that the bolt will spin out without turning the motor over.
2007-01-08 09:26:20 · answer #4 · answered by Boatman 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Either try jamming the pulley with a piwce of wood, or try jamming the flywheel teeth at the rear of the crankshaft.
2007-01-08 09:20:39 · answer #5 · answered by badbill1941 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I tightened the belt really tight and had my friend hold another pulley and the belt. I also soaked it with wd-40 for a few hours.
2007-01-08 09:18:21 · answer #6 · answered by tokes 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have access to an impact gun then try using a breaker bar and striking it with a hammer to break the bolt loose.
2007-01-08 09:33:33 · answer #7 · answered by Trackerrrr 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should be able to open an inspection plate to get at some teeth on the flywheel , jam them with a big screwdriver and your away , good luck
2007-01-08 09:27:29 · answer #8 · answered by sterling m 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There's a special tool you need to use to hold it in place. You can rent it at AutoZone.
2007-01-08 09:15:18 · answer #9 · answered by mountie218 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
block of wood?
2007-01-08 09:14:31 · answer #10 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋