Vibration Damper Removal/Installation
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I broke mine loose using the starter. Ensure the fuel injectors are disconnected from the harness, and the serpentine belt is off the pulleys. Put the wrench on the VD, brace the wrench against the frame (pay attention to the direction of normal engine rotation - I think it's clockwise, so you should brace the wrench on the driver's side frame), and crank the starter for a split second.
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I know this is kinda going against what I said about not doing damage..but with the oil pan off, could I use something soft but not breakable to prevent the crank from rotating?? Has anyone tried this? Results? Thanks to everyone for all the advise!
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i would not pry on the crank.
i also would not use the starter. its too violent. you might break something or get hurt.
the preferred way is to just hit the crank bolt with an air wrench. if you don't have that available, either pin the INSIDE portion of the harmonic balancer (as merc said), or better - the starter ring on the flywheel or flex plate thing. don't pry against an aluminum part or a machined surface. put the crowbar against a rough cast piece, or frame, or ground, or something solid.
i also would not use the starter. its too violent. you might break something or get hurt.
the preferred way is to just hit the crank bolt with an air wrench. if you don't have that available, either pin the INSIDE portion of the harmonic balancer (as merc said), or better - the starter ring on the flywheel or flex plate thing. don't pry against an aluminum part or a machined surface. put the crowbar against a rough cast piece, or frame, or ground, or something solid.
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With the age & miles on the bolt/threads, wouldn't there be a strong chance for causing a stress crack in the plate?
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Stick the end of the screwdriver in the teeth of the ring gear that the starter engages in.
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as a lot of you already know I don't know much but even I know not to use a top dead center location stop tool that's why I said in the thread starter post that I don't want to use one...
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Just out of curiosity, why not use the stop tool? damage the piston?
Last edited by Karride; Sep 7, 2012 at 10:57 AM.
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(if you would ;D)