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Old 03-08-2004, 09:42 AM
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Pulley bolts... thread direction?

Are the camshaft and crankshaft pulley bolts right- or left-hand threads? I'd like to know before I start trying to break them free
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Are the camshaft and crankshaft pulley bolts right- or left-hand threads? I'd like to know before I start trying to break them free
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Thanks! I did find one thread with info on the crankshaft bolt. Now I can't wait to get out there and do battle to get that thing off. Anyone have experience with the camshaft bolts... are they equally stubborn? I'm curious what folks have used to hold the pulley while removing/installing. I don't know what Toyota charges for the tool.

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