Crankshaft Pulley Lock Bolt Removal Note

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

Fig 1: Installing Special Tool

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Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the crankshaft is in the No. 1 cylinder TDC position (until the balance weight is attached to the SST ).
Hold the crankshaft pulley using the SSTs .

Fig 2: Holding Crankshaft Pulley Using SST
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