I have the 5-speed manual transmission on my 2002 Accent. I've read a few bits of advice on getting the crank pulley bolt loose. Some of them kinda concern me. Anyway, it seems to me that if I put the tranny in gear and keep the front wheels on the ground, the clutch should keep the crank from turning while I take the remove the bolt.
Of course, I need to figure out how to get at the bolt through the front wheel well, but that's another issue. If I turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, I may be able to get an air wrench in there.
So what's the collective wisdom? Will it work?
Thanks.
cslsxpistol
6/18/2006 4:06:27 AM
when i did it i just jacked up the front end took off passenger side tire and got a impact on it and it came right off......but without a good impact gun its pretty hard to get off
Thanks.
I got a Craftsman 350 ft/lbs impact wrench and socket to go with my 26 gallon compressor. Just like you said, it came right off. Just a quick burp of the gun is all it took.
I HIGHLY recommend procuring a compressor and impact wrench for this job. I don't trust the breaker bar/starter method.
A basic gear puller (a Craftsman gear puller cost me about $40.00) also helps get the crank pulley off, once the bolt is loosened. When putting the crank pulley back on, I boiled (yes, boiled) the pulley on the stove for about 15 minutes. This expands it just enough to let it slide right back onto the crankshaft without even needing a rubber mallet.
All in all, replacing my timing belt was time consuming, but not all that difficult. It just takes research, patience, and the right tools.
cofreth
7/12/2006 11:06:04 AM
Did you change the water pump at the same time too?
cslsxpistol
7/13/2006 2:54:51 PM
