Not able to remove timing belt due to belt guide on crankshaft

FLEWIS99

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1992 FORD MUSTANG
2.3L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
119,000 MILES

Attempting to replace timing belt, with everything removed down to the crankshaft belt guide. Not able to remove the belt due to the belt guide on crankshaft. I have removed two bolts but the guide wont come off. Is there a third bolt that I cannot see? Or any anything else that may be preventing removal?

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HMAC300

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All items in red arrow have to be removed. Guide may be part of gear for belt or stuck on due to age, try using some choke cleaner to clean crank and behind guide.

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Wednesday, September 7th, 2016 AT 6:51 AM

FLEWIS99

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Thank you, but the issue is with removing the belt guide. It is not stuck, it is blocked by what I think I saw on another image, a "sensor". I removed to bolts thinking I then could get this out of the way to complete my project, but it still won't budge. I took a few pics to attach, but having issues getting them to upload. Thanks for your help. Fred

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Wednesday, September 7th, 2016 AT 11:29 AM

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If you don't have the cover off or hub assembly then they need to be removed to get guide out. There are no sensors showing in pic I sent unless it is a crank sensor. Ther e are two different types on with a dist and one without which do you have

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Wednesday, September 7th, 2016 AT 11:58 AM

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