Simple way to stop the Crankshaft Pulley from turning during the install..

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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 08:16 PM
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Thumbs up Simple way to stop the Crankshaft Pulley from turning during the install..

Problem: The crankshaft pulley is turning, as a result the bolt holding it can't be torqued to spec, approx. 180 ft-lbs of torque, or undone (aftermarket pulley)

Fix: Remove the plastic cover underneath the engine/tranny. Open the torque converter(5AT)/clutch (6MT) small metal case cover. It's held by 2- 10mm bolts. Jam a pry bar/screwdriver btw the torque converter (5AT)/flywheel (6MT) teeth and the case. This will enable you to stop the crankshaft pulley from turning in either direction. Grab a torque wrench and tighten the bolt to 180ftlbs or 45ftlbs+ additional 60 degrees.

Caution: Please go easy and be safe! Only use this guy when no other method of removing or installing the pulley works for you (pulley holder tool, starter blip, etc.)

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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 06:52 AM
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Thanks for sharing.
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Old Dec 25, 2011 | 07:24 PM
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Welcome! Happy Holidays everyone!!!

I remember a lot of guys with UR pulleys wanted to know the exact location of the transmission access port for the flywheel. Well, there you go, a picture is worth a thousand words!
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 09:28 PM
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I remember having to do this on a Maxima one time. Thanks for the reminder! I am about to start the timing belt change on my TL in the morning.
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