How do you take of a harmonic balancer on a 1989 Toyota Camry?

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ANDREW VOSSHAGE
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  • 1989 TOYOTA CAMRY
Me and my dad are trying to replace the water pump but we need to take of the harmonic balancer.
Friday, April 6th, 2012 AT 3:13 AM

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Tiny
FIXITMR
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What motor?
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Friday, April 6th, 2012 AT 3:21 AM
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ANDREW VOSSHAGE
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Its a 3s-fe
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Friday, April 6th, 2012 AT 3:36 AM
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ANDREW VOSSHAGE
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The model is a sv 21 2.O litre
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Friday, April 6th, 2012 AT 3:36 AM
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Have you ever done this kind of work before?
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Friday, April 6th, 2012 AT 3:47 AM
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I would suggest purchasing a repair manual because the timing may be critical to possible engine damage.
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Friday, April 6th, 2012 AT 5:40 AM
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KHLOW2008
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If you do not have a tool to hold the pulley, an impact wrench would be required to loosen the main pulley bolt.

Replacing the water pump requires the timing belt to be removed.
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Friday, April 6th, 2012 AT 12:01 PM

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