2001 Mazda Protege Trying Torque Crankshaft Bolt Crank Spins Keep Spinning 1 6

2001 MAZDA PROTEGE
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DIETROIT1
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trying to torque the crankshaft bolt but crank spins how do I keep it from spinning 1.6
Dec 31, 2012 at 10:22 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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You can take out startre and lock ring gear wioth sutable lever
Dec 31, 2012 at 10:25 PM
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DIETROIT1
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is ther another wayr
Jan 1, 2013 at 1:10 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Most mechanics just use a 1/2 drive air gun and use thread lock on the bolt.
Jan 1, 2013 at 2:13 AM
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