2001 Mazda Protege Trying Torque Crankshaft Bolt Crank Spins Keep Spinning 1 6

2001 MAZDA PROTEGE
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DIETROIT1
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trying to torque the crankshaft bolt but crank spins how do I keep it from spinning 1.6
Jan 1, 2013 at 6:22 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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You can take out startre and lock ring gear wioth sutable lever
Jan 1, 2013 at 6:25 AM
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DIETROIT1
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is ther another wayr
Jan 1, 2013 at 9:10 AM
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Most mechanics just use a 1/2 drive air gun and use thread lock on the bolt.
Jan 1, 2013 at 10:13 AM
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