1999 TL Pulley bolt removal
 

Help. I am doing my timing belt and can't figure out how to keep the engine from turning over when loosening the front pulley bolt. Do I need a special tool?

please read the diy on the timing belt-105 service
a special tool exist
or a long breaker bar/socket and use the starter as a power tool
torque spec is 181 foot pounds

I've got the breaker bar and socket but how do you us the starter as a power tool?
Thanks

Put it on the crank bolt, brace it against the floor or the subframe and just quickly tap the key to get the motor to crank but not start. It will break the bolt free.


Either that or buy the correct tool to do it.