Spring pin broke

2000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
227,900 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL
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CHUCK WINTERS
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Spring pin broke in crankshaft. How do I remove broken spring pin crankshaft without removing radiator?
Nov 18, 2016 at 3:51 PM
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Hey Chuck,

Can you please send a picture of what you are talking about?

Best, Ken
Nov 20, 2016 at 5:12 PM
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CHUCK WINTERS
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No picture it keeps harmonic balancer and crankshaft in line
Nov 22, 2016 at 1:24 AM
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I don't know what you are talking about, there is no spring that keeps the crankshaft in line?
Nov 22, 2016 at 9:16 AM
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CHUCK WINTERS
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It's pin that keeps the harmonic balancer and crankshaft inline together
Nov 22, 2016 at 3:53 PM
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Is it the Woodruff key? A half moon looking piece?


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Nov 22, 2016 at 5:44 PM
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