Removing Crank, HELP!

[phillabaum03]

So im removing the crank due to spun rod bearings. I took the whole motor out. I know what im doing but when it comes to the timing gear side of the motor I need to know what bolts, accessories come off. I would rather ask someone who's done it then take it all off and come to find a better way. Pics would be awesome. I know the whole side basically has to come off in order to take the crank out but please help. Thanks

 

[95blackGsTurbo]

You answered your own question. Everything has to come off so you can take the front case off.

 

[phillabaum03]

damn I was hoping i could just take the rear main seal bracket off and just the sprocket for the timing belt on the crank and slide it out. Guess not huh?

 

[RoasT BeeF]

damn I was hoping i could just take the rear main seal bracket off and just the sprocket for the timing belt on the crank and slide it out. Guess not huh?

Nope. Front and rear cases have to come off.

 

[phillabaum03]

next question... The timing belt sprocket wont budge to come off. Its regular right hand thread right?

 

[DSM_PWR]

Did you already use a breaker bar or air tool to crack loose the sprocket??

 

[90laserRSfwd]

next question... The timing belt sprocket wont budge to come off. Its regular right hand thread right?

Yep, righty tighty, lefty loosey....

 

[phillabaum03]

Did you already use a breaker bar or air tool to crack loose the sprocket??

yeah, i'm trying now. Nothing seems to have enough UMPH. I'll keep trying.

 

[DSM_PWR]

Just put some balls into it

Just to make sure, the cranks not turning right? i mean like the entire assembley...

 

[phillabaum03]

haha yeah, were giving it all we got . Impact aint doing shit man. Yeah, we got a 3/8 ext. holding the crank

 

[DSM_PWR]

Hm.. i guess try using lots of PB Blaster ... It shouldnt take tooo much effort with a breaker bar but i guess keep at it untill it comes loose

 

[phillabaum03]

YESS! Finally got that damn bolt out. Now, how do i get the sprocket off? Do I need a pulley puller? If so what one, thanks guys.

 

[delta448]

That crank sprocket is the single hardest piece of hardware to remove that I've ever come across. It took me 2 days worth of time to figure it out. There is a VFAQ writeup on how to make a special tool to hold the sprocket, but you're still going to need some serious muscle and a big breaker bar nonetheless.

I ended up using an old 3ft serpentine belt pulley tool and a smaller piece of angle iron scrap to fabricate my own crank tool. I drilled a hole in the belt tool and scrap, bolted them together, ground a ~270 degree curve out of both pieces with a grinder and drilled holes for the crank sprocket bolts that hold the stock damper on. Then I stopped to eat an extra can of spinach and just pulled the fab'd tool and breaker bar towards each other to break it loose.

Edit: I'm slow, it looks like you had sucess before I finished typing...
As for removing the sprocket once the bolt is out, give it a light hammer tap around the perimeter and it should come off.

 

[DSM_PWR]

a pulley puller would help, you can rent one at autozone for $30 if i remember and they refund you when you return it...

but a good old fashion flat head should do the trick.

 

[subie22]

wow i didn't have any of these issues. What the hell did you do to that engine.

 

[90laserRSfwd]

How's the motor coming along man?