which way do you turn the crank shaft bolt too loosen it.

1993 HONDA DEL SOL
200,000 MILES
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LEEP
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I can not get the bolt to come loose
Apr 15, 2012 at 3:39 PM
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counter clockwisw

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Apr 15, 2012 at 3:47 PM
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You would need a special tool to hold the crank pulley or a high torqued impact wrench for the job. It is torqued at 150 psi and is not easy to loosen.
Apr 15, 2012 at 7:58 PM
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Sorry for the typo. It should read as 150 ft.lbs and not psi.
Apr 15, 2012 at 7:59 PM
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