1997 Toyota Corolla

1997 TOYOTA COROLLA
155 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ANTHONY1967
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i need to take out the keyway
Feb 1, 2009 at 4:37 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Are you talking about the woodruff key on the crankshaft?
Feb 2, 2009 at 11:17 AM
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ANTHONY1967
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i taking about the key that keep harmonic balncer
Feb 3, 2009 at 11:37 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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It is called a woodruff key, carefully remove with small screwdriver/pick.
Be carefull not to damage crankshaft. Install new key after cleaning out cavity, and use a rubber or brass mallet, not a steel hammer.
Feb 4, 2009 at 5:52 AM
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