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- Using a power steering pulley, pull the 4 12mm bolts.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Insert a 5\/16\u201d extension drift and bump it against the body of the oil pump. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apply force to support the drift, as well as the breaker bar. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Once the nut loosened up, grab your drift out of there and then unscrew your crankshaft pulley bolt.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
In this post, we are going to discuss how to remove stubborn Toyota 20R \u2013 22R \u2013 22RE crankshaft pulley bolts from 1997 \u2013 1995. We also have rounded up the materials that you will need and some tips that will allow you to do this task right the first time. We are confident that by the end of this post, you will be able to remove your Toyota\u2019s stubborn crankshaft pulley bolts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nThings You Need to Follow this Tutorial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
First, you must gather all the materials and tools that you will need<\/a> for the removal of these stubborn crankshaft pulley bolts on your Toyota 22R \u2013 22R and 22RE series, which includes the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Pulley wheel holder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Half inch drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 19mm bolt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Impact wrench<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Breaker bar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Power steering pulley<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 5\/16\u201d extension drift<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pulley puller<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rubber hammer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep-by-Step Guide on How to Remove Stubborn Toyota 20R-22R-22RE Crankshaft Pulley Bolt 1979-1995<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Before we begin, remember to do every step with caution, as you can mess up some parts of your engine by accident. There are at least 3 methods how to do this. Once you have gathered all that you need, here are the steps that you should follow to remove your stubborn Toyota crankshaft pulley bolt in your car.<\/p>\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nMethod 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n1. Prepare to Remove the Crankshaft Pulley Bolt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It might be a lot easier for you to remove the stubborn crankshaft pulley bolt if you get things out of the way, such as the radiator. Doing this step will allow you to have a better view of what you are doing, as well as some space to do this task as accurately as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n2. Wrap a Pulley Wheel Holder Around the Crankshaft Pulley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Grab your pulley wheel holder, a piece of belt that runs through a metal bar, which allows you to wrap it around the crankshaft pulley. Pull it tight and apply pressure by holding it completely still. You may use a 19mm bolt and a half-inch drive. However, if you have a bigger drive, that would be great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMethod 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Occasionally, using an impact wrench takes the stubborn crankshaft pulley right off. However, if it has been sitting there for a long time and nothing happens, you might want to try this second method. Here\u2019s what you should follow when using a long breaker bar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n1. Roll a Long Breaker Bar on the Crankshaft Pulley Bolt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The crankshaft pulley spins clockwise when you are facing the engine. While everything is still hooked up, you may take a long breaker bar and roll it around the crankshaft pulley bolt, just between the leaf spring and the frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n2. Have Somebody Bump the Starter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It is important that you get away from the setup to make sure that it has been assembled correctly. Then have somebody bump the starter, which will spin the engine while the breaker bar is holding on to the bolt, and effortlessly unscrew it for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It should be noted that this method can be a little bit dangerous. While it works well sometimes, proper caution should still be observed. To add, make sure that you have disconnected the coil from the distributor so the engine will not start<\/a>. You would not want the engine to fire up, and it just flings the breaker bar, as well as the socket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMethod 3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you have tried using an impact wrench and still nothing, you might want to try this third method. Here\u2019s what you need to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n1. Use a Power Steering Pulley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Using a power steering pulley, go ahead and pull the 4 12mm bolts. Remove the power steering pulley, and the bolts will come right off. Doing this exposes your crankshaft pulley, and you will notice that there are slots and a dust seal just behind it. Be careful when doing this method, as it can mess up your dust seal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n2. Fit a Drift into a Slot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Once the crankshaft pulley has been exposed, you may now insert a 5\/16\u201d extension drift and bump it against the body of the oil pump. Doing this step will stop it from moving when you try to roll the engine backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n3. Apply Force<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Once you have everything set up correctly, you need to support the drift a little bit, as well as the breaker bar. Apply force into it, and it should come right off. However, you might notice that it would not move that easily. The reason is that the drift is still in its place, preventing you from taking the crankshaft pulley completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n4. Remove the Crankshaft Pulley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Once you get the nut loosened up, just back it and grab your drift out of there and then unscrew your crankshaft pulley bolt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to see a video on how to do these methods properly, click on the video link found below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Insert a 5\/16\u201d extension drift and bump it against the body of the oil pump. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n