brj1985

I'm having trouble stopping my engine from turning on as i try to take off the harmonic balancer. I was told you can stop it in automatics by holding the bolt on the torque converter. Does any one know where this is? Do have to jack up the car to get to it?

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dawson1112

Ive always used an impact wrench to get em off. I suppose you could use a converter bolt Id be a little leery of it snapping off though.

mattdel

Converter bolt, maybe. Flywheel teeth, better chance.
Take that giant rubber plug out in your picture, the flywheel should be right behind it. A large prybar jammed inbetween the teeth and the trans case will work.

FYI, the balancer bolt is a 1 time use bolt. Once you take it out, it's no good anymore.
2nd FYI, if you don't have access to air tools, you'll likely need to put a pipe over a breaker bar for some serious torque. They aren't exactly loose.

brj1985

I have the bolt off already but the engine turns while I turn the harmonic balancer with puller on it...I took this picture from another forum..I have not found this plug on my car yet..this is a pic of whats behind the plug

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hammeron

the crankshaft shouldn't turn, if you are using the correct tool
to remove the balancer.

siggyfreud

The balanced should be pressed out. It doesn't screw off. No turning is needed.

siggyfreud

Pulled out I mean, using a proper harmonic balancer puller.