97 geo metro lsi 4 cylinder, can the crankshaft be replaced from the bottom of engine while engine in car ?

1997 GEO METRO
100 MILES
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EMBONE
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Father inlaw just bought geo for fuel milage crankshaft pulley has bad wobble, looks like someone may have cross threaded the bolt that holds timing sprocket and torque on the bolt until it broke off. The end of crankshaft where the keyway slot has been badly grooved from the amount of extra play and movement .
Apr 7, 2012 at 10:52 PM
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no, it has to be removed and dis assembled on an engine stand

Roy
Apr 7, 2012 at 10:58 PM
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