1993 Jeep Cherokee replacing cam shaft

1993 JEEP CHEROKEE
150,500 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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LESTERSDAN
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I am a home mechanic and am replacing my cam shaft.
I am following a detailed removal/installation printout given me by my local repair shop.

I don't have air tools. I am having a problem removing the bolt holding the harmonic balancer. I cannot break the bolt free using a regular socket. When I try to loosen the bolt, the crank turns.

I am told that I can hold the flywheel with an approved tool and I should be able to free the bolt.

Any other suggestions, I don't want to damage the flywheel.
Nov 20, 2009 at 8:40 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Actually, I usually place a breaker bar on it and then wack it with a dead blow hammar. After 3 or 4 good hits, it comes loose.

Let me know if it helps.
Nov 28, 2009 at 2:34 AM
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