2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse crankshaft pulley/harmonic balancer

Tiny
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I am trying to replace the crankshaft pulley on the 3.0 Mits engine. It has one big bolt in the middle. Is this threaded normally or reverse threaded? Once I get the bolt off will the pulley come right off or will I need something special to get it off? Is there a certain torque I need to put the bolt back on with?
Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 AT 1:15 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,
1 the bolt is normal thread.

2, there are only a hand full of cars that the balancer will just pull off.
Most use a puller

3, i'm looking for the torque spec, give me a few minutes
ok, there is a foot note, to apply engine oil to the treads before installing.
Torque to 131-137ft. Lbs.
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Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 AT 7:21 PM
Tiny
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I have tried to get the bolt loose but with no luck. Do I need an impact wrench to get it loose?
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Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 AT 10:09 PM
Tiny
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The bolt is probably torqued down to about 200ft. Lbs.

You can get it with a long enough breaker bar, but you have to keep the engine from turning over.
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Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 AT 10:32 PM
Tiny
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How do you keep the car from turning over?
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Sunday, January 4th, 2009 AT 1:13 PM
Tiny
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Take the starter off, and wedge something (like a big flat screwdriver) between the teeth of the flywheel and the bell housing of the transmission.
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Sunday, January 4th, 2009 AT 1:33 PM

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