Camshaft pulley extremely hard to turn

1997 TOYOTA CAMRY
210,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JENNELL TAYLOR
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I'm replacing the timing belt but the camshaft pulley is getting extremely hard to turn and starting to strip out.
Is there anything I can use to get it to turn easier?
Feb 1, 2021 at 1:34 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

What are you using to turn the cam?

I attached a picture of the tool need to turn the cam.

a. Using SST, loosen the pulley bolt.
SST 09249-63010, 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-01000)

You could also use a 17mm 5 point socket and 3/8 long handle ratchet to turn the cam.

Roy
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Feb 2, 2021 at 7:38 AM
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