How do you take the crank pulley off?

oly884 · 03-23-2003, 10:46 AM

HOW DO YOU DO IT!?!?!?!? I've gone through 2 ratchets so far (they busted) and no luck. I can't get it off. Is there a special tool to use for this?

This ad is not displayed to registered members.
Register your free account today and become a member on Yotatech!

toyota parts dude · 03-23-2003, 06:07 PM

to get the pulley off your were doing it rite by trying to get the big nut off. they usually are really tight you need to get a real long 1/2 inch breaker to get it loose even then it can still be a pain

oly884 · 03-23-2003, 06:23 PM

Ok, so I got that off. What about the cam pulleys? I broke 2 wrenches, 1 socket, 1 ratcet, and a partrage in a pear tree. No, but seriously, I can't get those off at all. I used a 4 FOOT breaker bar!!!:cry:

jx94148 · 04-05-2003, 03:55 AM

I hope you are using Craftsman tools or some other brand with a lifetime guarantee.

Over on pirate 4x4.com I read that the easiest way is to set up a breaker bar against the left framerail and blip the starter to start the nut off.

Edit: I have no idea about the cam pulley nuts, sorry.

**aviator** · 04-15-2003, 07:03 AM

VERY CAREFULLY!

Sorry I could'nt resist

Glenn · 04-20-2003, 08:35 PM

You can put a breaker bar against the frame rail and blip the starter. Works like a charm. Just make sure the ignition is disabled. Remove the coil wire or something.

DH6twinotter · 04-22-2003, 01:09 PM

Oly884--How'd you end up doing it? I think I'm in a similar predicament.

Did you do the blip starter thing?

Have fun all.

DH6twinotter

4runner4ever · 05-10-2003, 01:22 PM

Maybe the reply is a bit late but here is the solution for your problem with those sticky camshaft bolts. You'll have to use a paint stripper and heat the bolt the first time you'll remove the bolts. Or just use a lot of force.
Toyota uses Loctite on those bolts and this glues secures them to the crank or camshaft. Once removed you'll see a red or green material aplied to the bolts.
This stuff is heat proof up to just above the boiling temp of water.
So heat m up but replace your seals incase you overdid it.

oly884 · 05-10-2003, 08:44 PM

Well I got it off a long time ago, but I ended up sticking a wrench in the lobes on the cam and then proping it up on the side of the head, and broke a nice chunck off of the head, didn't matter though, I had a new engine. I did how ever heat it up untill it was glowing red and then spray it with wd-40

03-23-2003, 06:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
toyota parts dude Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (2) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: elizabethtown PA Posts: 469	crank pulley to get the pulley off your were doing it rite by trying to get the big nut off. they usually are really tight you need to get a real long 1/2 inch breaker to get it loose even then it can still be a pain __________________ jason liskey-----85 sr5 toyota 4runner 22re 5 speed 5" lift 33 " tires. for a trail rig 89 sr5 short bed 22re 5 speed for a daily driver 86 toyota dually 22re ex camper now a flat bed for a parts hauler/tow rig. soon to be a 5 speed

04-20-2003, 08:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Glenn Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ELN Posts: 1,647	You can put a breaker bar against the frame rail and blip the starter. Works like a charm. Just make sure the ignition is disabled. Remove the coil wire or something. __________________ -Glenn-

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
crank pulley????	bunky	Newbie Tech Section	2	05-16-2007 09:30 AM
3.0 crank pulley	Mudcat	95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners	2	08-22-2005 07:54 PM
crank pulley tool	Ishinc	95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners	10	03-04-2005 11:45 PM
crank pulley	884runner	95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners	19	10-02-2003 10:06 AM

03-23-2003, 06:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
oly884 Guest Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,697	Ok, so I got that off. What about the cam pulleys? I broke 2 wrenches, 1 socket, 1 ratcet, and a partrage in a pear tree. No, but seriously, I can't get those off at all. I used a 4 FOOT breaker bar!!!:cry:

04-05-2003, 03:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
jx94148 Banned Vendor Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 2,617	I hope you are using Craftsman tools or some other brand with a lifetime guarantee. Over on pirate 4x4.com I read that the easiest way is to set up a breaker bar against the left framerail and blip the starter to start the nut off. Edit: I have no idea about the cam pulley nuts, sorry.

04-15-2003, 07:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
aviator Super Moderator Personal Sales Rating: (0) Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: COTKU,Ontario,Canada Posts: 11,150	VERY CAREFULLY! Sorry I could'nt resist

04-22-2003, 01:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
DH6twinotter Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Posts: 1,661	Oly884--How'd you end up doing it? I think I'm in a similar predicament. Did you do the blip starter thing? Have fun all. DH6twinotter

05-10-2003, 01:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
4runner4ever Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 456	Maybe the reply is a bit late but here is the solution for your problem with those sticky camshaft bolts. You'll have to use a paint stripper and heat the bolt the first time you'll remove the bolts. Or just use a lot of force. Toyota uses Loctite on those bolts and this glues secures them to the crank or camshaft. Once removed you'll see a red or green material aplied to the bolts. This stuff is heat proof up to just above the boiling temp of water. So heat m up but replace your seals incase you overdid it.

05-10-2003, 08:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
oly884 Guest Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,697	Well I got it off a long time ago, but I ended up sticking a wrench in the lobes on the cam and then proping it up on the side of the head, and broke a nice chunck off of the head, didn't matter though, I had a new engine. I did how ever heat it up untill it was glowing red and then spray it with wd-40

05-10-2003, 08:44 PM
Yotatech 4WD Truck Paid Advertisement