1991 Pontiac Sunbird crankshaft timing sprocket

1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD
84,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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J.A.BIRD
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I can not remove the bolt holding the lower crankshaft sprocket that the timeing belt goes over. I am trying to remove the water pump and I am stuck at this point. Is the bolt holding the crankshaft sproket right or left thread?I am afraid of heat due to location. is there a trick?
Mar 13, 2010 at 11:17 AM
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RASMATAZ
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You turn the crankshaft pulley center bolt to the left to loosen it

Either you use an impact or a long breaker bar brace it properly follow the rotation direction and crank engine over-or go thru the inspection plate and block the flexplate from turning-
Mar 13, 2010 at 12:56 PM
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