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They can be very tight and time consuming to remove if you don't have the correct tool. THIS qualifies as a correct tool. This is a snap on ratchet with about a 5' long handle. I fought that crank bolt forever until I pulled this out. Then it took just seconds to remove it with very little straining or fanfare.
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I struggled with the crank bolt (had the flywheel lock installed) using 1/2" drive tools, including snapping a Craftsman extension. I switched to 3/4" drive tools, and was surprised when, as fabio says, the bolt turned out with no straining.
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A few here have warned about counter rotating the engine....while i havent done that, i wonder if it is true?........cant see how that would throw timing out.
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It has something to do with the timing belt and tensioner. I'll let others who are more lerned than me explain in detail.
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The jack handle alternative illustrated. Harbor Freight 3/4 inch drive and 4.5' handle from a Craftsman jack. Never failed, although Nicole's crank bolt took an estimated 600-700 ft lbs to break free. You'd be surprised at how easy 218 ft lbs is with a little leverage.
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Page 15-104 "CHECKING AND ADJUSTING TOOTHED BELT (32 VALVE ENGINE)"
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Never turn engine anticlockwise, because toothed belt could jump off if tightness were insufficient."
As Greg says, not too likely, but I try to avoid the risk if I can.
"Note
Never turn engine anticlockwise, because toothed belt could jump off if tightness were insufficient."
As Greg says, not too likely, but I try to avoid the risk if I can.
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They can be very tight and time consuming to remove if you don't have the correct tool. THIS qualifies as a correct tool. This is a snap on ratchet with about a 5' long handle. I fought that crank bolt forever until I pulled this out. Then it took just seconds to remove it with very little straining or fanfare.
I do it from under that car.
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I do it all the time and have never had a problem. Granted I do not crank it all the way around but a little jog here or there is not going to cause any problems.