Crank Pulley an HB Removal

[Moparfiend]

I am replacing my Harmonic Balancer and in the process of removing the crank pulley but as I try to remove the crank pulley/HB bolt the crank wants to rotate with it. Whats the best way to secure the crank to keep it from rotating? I can get hand tools in there but not my impact......its an automatic btw

 

[steve340]

Jam the starter ring gear.

 

[Moparfiend]

Thanks! I got the HB bolt out. Question is the pulley press fitted on the crank? Its tight!

 

[Moparfiend]

Got the pulley off ok....just tapped it with a dead blow.

 

[steve340]

Yes you will need removal and installation tools.

 

[Don Frelier]

The balancer is pressed on you will need a puller.
Another method to remove or better yet install the crankshaft bolt is to rotate the crank until one piston is down, then remove that plug and stuff the chamber with 1/4" rope.
When you tighten the balancer the piston will come up, press against the rope and viola you can torque it without rotating the crank.

 

[steve340]

Generally it is good practice to use tools to pull the damper off and push it on.
They can be damaged by hammering them.

 

[Moparfiend]

Generally it is good practice to use tools to pull the damper off and push it on.
They can be damaged by hammering them.

Yup I am using a puller to remove and press fit the damper.

 

[andyf]

I am replacing my Harmonic Balancer and in the process of removing the crank pulley but as I try to remove the crank pulley/HB bolt the crank wants to rotate with it. Whats the best way to secure the crank to keep it from rotating? I can get hand tools in there but not my impact......its an automatic btw

Whole page full of tools to help with that: http://arengineering.com/home-page/tools/