What way does the crankshaft bolt turn to loosen and tighten?
Hi, The crank pulley bolt is loosened by turning counterclockwise. Keep in mind that the bolt is on at 135ft lbs of torque. If it has been more than 2-3 years since bolt last removed, then when you add the corrosion buildup to the equation, the bolt is most likely on at 200-250 ft lbs of torque.
What is the torque of a crank pulley?
The crank pulley bolt is loosened by turning counterclockwise. Keep in mind that the bolt is on at 135ft lbs of torque. If it has been more than 2-3 years since bolt last removed, then when you add the corrosion buildup to the equation, the bolt is most likely on at 200-250 ft lbs of torque.
How much torque does a crankshaft bolt have?
Keep in mind that the bolt is on at 135ft lbs of torque. If it has been more than 2-3 years since bolt last removed, then when you add the corrosion buildup to the equation, the bolt is most likely on at 200-250 ft lbs of torque. you may need to rent an electric impact gun from Autozone, or purchase one(about $60)-they have 265ft lbs of torque.
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.
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!
Hi, The crank pulley bolt is loosened by turning counterclockwise. Keep in mind that the bolt is on at 135ft lbs of torque. If it has been more than 2-3 years since bolt last removed, then when you add the corrosion buildup to the equation, the bolt is most likely on at 200-250 ft lbs of torque.
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 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.
Keep in mind that the bolt is on at 135ft lbs of torque. If it has been more than 2-3 years since bolt last removed, then when you add the corrosion buildup to the equation, the bolt is most likely on at 200-250 ft lbs of torque. you may need to rent an electric impact gun from Autozone, or purchase one(about $60)-they have 265ft lbs of torque.