How to loosen the crank Pully bolt with hand?

Wrap the serpentine belt around the crankshaft pulley (harmonic balancer) and clamp it with the first set of Vise-Grips online with the second pulley you’re going to use. Then wrap the belt around the second pulley (in this case the A/C pulley), clamping the second set of Vise-Grips opposite the crank pulley.

How to replace the crank pulley on a Honda Civic?

(Related Article: How to Jack Up Your Civic – Honda-Tech.com) If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to remove the bolt on this pulley by using just an impact gun. Attach a 17mm socket and attempt to unbolt the crank pulley bolt. In order for this to work, you’ll need an impact gun with more than 600 lb/ft of breakaway torque.

How do you loosen the Pully bolt on a Honda Odyssey?

You then use either the frame of the vehicle or the floor as a point of leverage for the far end of the board, while you heave on your breaker bar (when loosening) or torque wrench (when installing) through your larger hole in the board. Other vehicles (such as a Honda Odyssey) have a recessed area that a special tool fits into.

What should I do if my Honda Odyssey crankshaft is stuck?

Using a penetrating oil prior to the job (like ottoman says) is a good idea. 240 ft-lbs. of torque may not be enough. I once used a torque multiplier, and it took about 500 ft-lbs. to remove one really crazy-stubborn crank bolt from a really, really old Accord. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

How do you break a crank pulley bolt?

Remove the MPI fuse, place breaker bar in pulley bolt, place the bar on top of the axle and crank the car over for a second, maybe 2 and the impact will loosen it up. This is how I do it since I never use any type of air tools on my car.

How many loops around a crankshaft pulley bolt?

Tie-down should make about 4 or 5 loops around pulley. – Find a spot on the frame of the car that has a hole that the hood end can fit in. Be very sure this is on the frame and not some flimsy piece otherwise you can cause serious damage to your car and/or yourself.

How do you tighten the pulley on a Nissan?

Nissan has a tool that locks the flywheel in place. It’s shown in the directions to change the timing chains. Using that would get the desired results and get an accurate torque when done. Bumping the engine works providing someone lets go very fast, but tightening you need a positive stop to torque.

What kind of belt to use for Crank Pully?

The diagram depicts using an old serpentine belt and two pairs of Vise-Grips. Wrap the serpentine belt around the crankshaft pulley (harmonic balancer) and clamp it with the first set of Vise-Grips online with the second pulley you’re going to use.

Is it safe to break the crank pulley?

You’ll find by doing this, the belt will have more than enough traction (as long as it’s not completely worn out) to hold the crank in place while you either break the crank pulley bolt free or even torque it back into place. This method is far safer than using the starter to break it free and also allows you to do the procedure in reverse.

What happens when you pull the pulley on a crankshaft?

The crankshaft pulley bolt is notorious for holding fast despite using powerful tools and long leverage bars to remove it. Furthermore, the pulley tends to spin and spin as you try to bear down on the bolt head. Once you have this bolt freed, you can move onto the rest of the removal, rebuild and installation process unhindered.

How to loosen a crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer bolt?

How to loosen a difficult crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer bolt. The first method uses the power of the starter motor, and the second method uses the force of the rolling vehicle. Be sure to disconnect the main coil wire before attempting, because you DO NOT want the car to start when doing this!

How do you remove the pulley bolt on a car?

It will likely require a 5/8″ socket and breaker bar to remove the engine pulley bolt. The engine will likely spin over while trying to loosen the bolt. To prevent the engine from spinning over, remove the spark plug and shove about 3-4 inches of cotton rope into the spark plug hole leaving a few inches exposed.

Can a pulley be removed from an engine?

Once you have removed the engine pulley bolt, the pulley should pull off the motor shaft. It will likely be stuck. I recommend spraying some rust penetration fluid at the top of the pulley and let it soak to help remove the pulley.

How can I loosen the pulley on my Subaru Outback?

If you don’t have, nor want to spring for the Subaru Specific Tool, you can do this to loosen, and re-torque your crank pulley with ease. All you need is 2×3/8″ short extensions, a long screw driver, and your 22mm socket on a breaker bar.

Why do I need to replace my timing belt?

If the crankshaft bolt is not tightened to specs it will back out. I have seen them go so far as to fall off, followed by the crank pulley and shredding the drive belts. These repairs only required changing exterior components. I can think of absolutely no reason for replacement of the timing belt again, the crank gear, or the timing covers.

What should I do if my timing belt is off?

Being off even a half tooth on some engines will be enough to cause trouble and means the job needs to be done again. After the belt is installed and the tensioner pin has been released, be sure to crank the engine over by hand a few times at least to make sure the timing marks line up at TDC each time.

Can a crank bolt be removed from a Toyota V-8?

An impact gun can usually remove the crank bolt, but the pulley may still need to be held in place. Certain Toyotas and Lexus V-8 engines with overhead cams use a belt that winds all the way around both banks and an idler pulley, tensioner and crank gear, so proper alignment is critical, especially if it’s an interference engine.

What’s the torque of a crankshaft bolt?

Crankshaft bolts are typically thread-locked and torqued between 120-180 ft.-lbs. (or more). An impact gun can usually remove the crank bolt, but the pulley may still need to be held in place.

Where is the arrow on the timing belt?

Typically, there is a notch or a raised arrow on the bearing cap so it can be easily confirmed by eye when the two marks line up or, in the case of a stretched belt, do not line up.

Where can I get a pulley puller loaner?

On such a design, your only viable choices are to acquire that tool, or blip the starter. Also, many big-name auto parts stores have tool loaner programs, which often include several styles of pulley-pullers. Often the loaner just requires a deposit which is 100% refunded on return of the tool.

How do you remove the pulley bolt on a Hyundai?

I think its held on by upwards of 100 lb/ft of torque. alternatively, if the pully is on the passenger side, and the engine when running rotates clockwise (I think all Hyundai engines do – not sure about the Mitsu motors though) you can use a breaker bar pried against the ground and crank over the engine, that should break the bolt.

How to remove a stuck crank pulley bolt without impact?

1. Loop the old accessory belt around the crank pulley. 2. Run both sides of the belt over an available accessory pulley. 3. Anchor the other end of the loop on a third pulley. 4. Rotate the crank pulley and take up the belt slack by letting the crank pulley end pinch the belt under itself.

Which is the most stubborn crankshaft pulley bolt?

Crankshaft pulley bolt is the most stubborn, highly torqued and perhaps the most challenging bolt to remove in a car.

Is it safe to blip the starter on a crankshaft?

Please note that the blip-the-starter method is only safe to do if your crankshaft turns clockwise, and your pulley bolt has right-handed threads. This is the contrarian answer. There are impact tools, usually 1/2″ drive, which have a cam in them. When you hit them with a hammer, they will apply impact to a socket.

What should I do if my crankshaft pulley bolt is stuck?

Quickly bump the starter to slightly spin the crankshaft pulley and, hopefully, loosen the bolt. Only try this maneuver a few times and check the position of the breaker bar after each attempt. If you cannot get the crankshaft pulley bolt loose, remove your engine and take it to the shop.

Which is the best way to turn a crankshaft pulley?

It turns left (counterclockwise) to remove. An impact wrench is best if you can get one on it. If you don’t use an impact wrench, you may need to somehow keep the crank from turning when you loosen the bolt. One way is to pull the belt tighter to put more tension on the crank pulley.

Is it OK to use a bolt on a balancer?

There is a tool that screws into the bolt hole to install the damper with, that is what should be used. As far as using the bolt goes, if the crank has been drilled and tapped for it, then by all means use a bolt. It certainly cannot hurt anything.

How do you remove a crank pulley bolt on a Tacoma?

First, use the flat blade screwdriver to remove 4 of the 5 plastic plugs that hold the rubber flap onto the frame on the inside of the passenger side fender well. Remove your skidplate if you have one. My truck is lifted 3″. You may need to get your truck off the ground a little if you’re at stock height.

How do you unbolt a crank pulley bolt?

Attach a 17mm socket and attempt to unbolt the crank pulley bolt. In order for this to work, you’ll need an impact gun with more than 600 lb/ft of breakaway torque. If you have one handy, try it out. If it doesn’t work, then use a crank bolt removal tool. If the impact gun didn’t work, the next step is to use the crank bolt removal tool.

What do you use to loosen a Mercedes crankshaft pulley?

You will need to use Mercedes harmonic balancer tool to hold the crankshaft pulley in place as you loosen up the 27 mm bolt. You will use the harmonic balancer tool to keep the crankshaft from turning. Next, use a 27 mm socket on the bolt to loosen it up.

Can a crankshaft pulley be removed from a Honda Civic?

The crankshaft pulley bolt is one of the most stubborn bolts on this era of Honda. Unfortunately, they also need to come off in order to remove the crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft seal behind it. Typically this is done in order to change the timing belt, but the crankshaft pulley itself will fail on its own as well.

When do crank pulleys need to be replaced?

Due to heat, the age of vehicle and normal wear the rubber fails, causing excessive crank pulley vibrations and even catastrophic failure in some cases. It needs to be replaced. The good news is that the engine doesn’t need to be removed and it can be replaced by a DIYer.

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