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HELP, trouble getting crankshaft pulley off


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carlc78101
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Jun 7, 2009, 8:45 AM

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HELP, trouble getting crankshaft pulley off Sign In

89 jeep cherokee laredo
4.0
150,000

i am trying to remove and replace the crankshaft pulley. when i try to loosen the bolt the pulley housing just turns. do i need to wedge the pulley, is the bolt reverse threads and will i need a pulley removal tool to get it off. trying to get this thing fixed so my mother has a car. any help would be appreciated.


Loren Champlain Sr
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Jun 7, 2009, 2:18 PM

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The crank pulley bolt unscrews as normal. Counter-clockwise. Usually takes an impact gun to 'break' them loose. You, more than likely, will need a harmonic balancer puller tool to remove the balancer from the crank.
Loren
SW Washington


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Jun 7, 2009, 6:29 PM

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is there something i need to put the pulley in a bind so i can break the bolt loose


Loren Champlain Sr
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Jun 8, 2009, 4:26 PM

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You can try a strap wrench, but you'll need a helper to hold it while you try loosening the bolt. Without an impact, it's gonna be tough.
Loren
SW Washington






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