2001 Hyundai Accent crankshaft pulley bolt

2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT
60,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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DAVIDCOPLIN
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What is your assessment of my idea to hold the
crankshaft pulley in place by putting my car in
gear while I loosen the crankshaft pulley bolt?
May 9, 2008 at 1:45 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Yes you can try that, but i would remove the starter and lock the ring gear with a suitable lever, this will work better.

mark (mhpautos)
May 10, 2008 at 4:25 AM
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