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i am in the process of changing out the oil seal, off my wifes 96 es300. Since i don't have a sst tool for it
have any of you guys taken off any certain way? also is the bolt counterclockwise threaded or standard? thanks
in advance for any ideas..
The bolt is a standard right hand thread. I just finished doing a timing belt and water pump change and removed the bolt by securing my 3/4" drive ratchet against the floor and bumping the starter. It came loose as easy as can be. Just be sure to remove the ECU fuse so that the engine doesn't start! I know this does not sound like a good idea, but when done with care does not create any problems. I have also read questions in other areas about whether or not it is necessary to remove the cam pulleys to remove the water pump. It is not. The trick is to loosen the bolts in the engine side cover and to also remove the right hand engine mount studs (I did this by double nutting them) so you can drop the pump down and out.
96 Lexus ES300
97,000 miles
How Did You Take Off Your Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
in 92 - 06 Lexus ES250/300/330
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The Lexus factory service manual does not call for using locktite on this bolt. The one on my car had no evidence that it was used initially either.