Diyvehiclerepair
- Is harmonic balancer bolt reverse thread?
- Which way does a crankshaft bolt loosen?
- How hard is it to change a harmonic balancer?
- How do I remove a pulley with a key?
- How do you remove a pulley from a keyed shaft?
Is harmonic balancer bolt reverse thread?
As far as I know, it's a standard left-hand thread.
Which way does a crankshaft bolt loosen?
Place your socket on the crankshaft pulley bolt and wedge the end of your ratchet or breaker bar onto the ground. Make sure when the pulley starts to turn, the breaker bar is positioned to push the bolt counterclockwise to loosen it.
How hard is it to change a harmonic balancer?
Most DIYers can replace a harmonic balancer themselves if they follow the rigth Harmonic balancer replacement procedurehave the right tools. Replacing a harmonic balancer is a three-step process. In many cases, the hardest part is removing the center crankshaft bolt. For that you'll need the proper ½-in.
How do I remove a pulley with a key?
Start by removing the threaded fastener that holds the pulley in place, loosening the pulley nut, and prying off the pulley with a pry bar or screwdriver. Then, grip the key, which is the semicircular piece inset into the shaft, with pliers and pull it off. You can also use a gear puller to remove the key.
How do you remove a pulley from a keyed shaft?
To tighten the screw at the end of the gear puller, use the sockets wrench. Continue until the pulley is free. You can try to loosen the pulley by hitting the exposed end with a hammer.
