Crankshaft Pulley Lock Bolt Removal Note

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Remove the cylinder block lower blind plug.
Install the SST.

Fig 1: Installing Special Service Tool In Place Of Cylinder Block Lower Blind Plug
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Rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the crankshaft is in the No.1 cylinder TDC position (until the balance weight is contacting to the SST ).
Hold the crankshaft pulley using the SSTs.

Fig 2: Holding Crankshaft Pulley

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