Hey i have an 01 z06 and my crank pulley bolt wont come off. I took off the rack and i have room, i put an impact gun with 400 pounds of tq but it still wont move. i even used a breaker bar and it wont come off. Any one have any ideas??

 

700-800 ft-lb (in reverse) impact.

 

IR 2135ti , google the item, only impact I have found to work

 

I used my jack handle (or a piece of pipe) over my breaker bar in order to get enough leverage. I also put on gloves and safety goggles because I've had too many trips to the ER to get my hands stitched up.

Careful some guys have had their car drive off the jack stands if the rear wheels are touching the ground and somethign isn't locking the crank/pulley/flywheel in place (at least on manual cars).

I wouldn't imagine anythign short of a super industrial aircraft carrier impact wrench would even budge the crank bolt, not to mention the compressor to match.

 

Just a few impact wench tips that might help; use a deep well socket and no extension. If an extension has to be used, keep it as short as possible.

One other impact that works well is the NitroCat. On the lower price range northern tools has a composite impact that does very well.

 

This might be why dealerships charge so much...they have the correct tools for the job.

A heavy duty impact wrench is a handy tool to have though if you decide to buy a heavier duty model. You might be able to rent one, but I doubt it.

Do you have a large enough volume/cfm compressor or are you using a small compressor?

 

Good news, i just found out that i can get my hands on a 750 tq gun. But i dont have a high pressure socket. Can i just use any socket as long as i dont put on to mush pressure on it so it doesnt heat up????

 

just make sure it doesn't explode into one of your eyes

GM does make a Flywheel holding tool, you could take the bolt off w/ a 1/2" breaker bar, tool is about $50, I got one

 

Taking them off is indeed an adventure. I used a breaker bar.

 

Exactly what I did (on my truck). 18" breaker bar with apx 4' jack handle.

 

Anything that will give (like multiple or long extensions, crappy sockets, flywheel moving etc) will make the impact less effective.

Heat will make it more effective.

Now just think about the adventure you'll have to put it back on that tight.

 

I used the big Craftsman impact after 2 others (older BluePoint and Mac) failed to remove it.

 

Okay well if i change out the pulley today, imma put the rack back on. Is there a certain way to put it back on or do i just slap it back in place and put all the lines and bolts back on?? Also can some one send me a pic of how the tie rods are put on along with how i put the sensor back on the rack...I was not there when my friend took them off, and he lost his phone so i cant get a hold of him. Thank you everyone for all the help...without this form i would be spending alot of money and messing my car up.lol

 

Power Steering Gear Replacement
Removal Procedure





Remove the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) bracket. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) Bracket Replacement in Antilock Brake System.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer .
Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt from the power steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
Remove the stabilizer shaft from the crossmember. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.
Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement .
Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Return Hose Replacement .
Remove the electrical connectors from the crossmember.
Remove the brake pipes from the crossmember.
Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts (3) and nuts (2).
Using hand tools only, LOOSEN, Do Not Remove, the four crossmember mounting nuts 10 mm (0.394 inch).
Remove the power steering gear (1) from the vehicle through the left wheelhouse opening.
Installation Procedure




Install the power steering gear (1) into the vehicle through the left wheelhouse opening.

Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.


Install the power steering gear mounting bolts (3) and nuts (2). Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

Install the crossmember mounting nuts. Tighten
Tighten the nuts, using hand tools only, to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).

Install the brake pipes to the crossmember.
Install the electrical connectors to the crossmember.
Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement .
Install the power steering return hose to the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Return Hose Replacement .
Install the stabilizer shaft to the crossmember. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.
Install the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt to the power steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
Install the tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer .
Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) bracket. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) Bracket Replacement in Antilock Brake System.
Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .
Adjust the front wheel toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment in Wheel Alignment.

 

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Use a 3/4 impact gun and make sure you got a large tank compressor thats at 150 psi and heat the bolt head up with a good map torch beforehand. Even though it says high torque its still a wimpy 1/2 gun and many times that just dont cut.

 

Lots of good tips. One more is that often fasteners get corroded and/or bound up. Try tightening the crank pulley bolt and then loosening. That will often break it free. If using an impact just hit it in the clockwise direction for a brief moment. Then try to remove it. Putting a ton of torque on it and it not coming off may just break it and then it will be damn near impossible to get the bolt out.

 

hey i used a 800 pd tq gun and still cant get it off.....does heating it with a torch lighter help lol?....i cant get my hands on a real one. any ideas??

 

Someone around you must have a hand help map or propane torch I might think. Any HD store has them for under 20 bucks.. Santa can bring you one maybe. If the bolt was ever replaced maybe a previous owner used red loctite on it which must be heated pretty hot to break the bond even with an impact gun.

 

I think you need to stop and just put the car back together before getting help

your 800# is old and tired, the vanes are prolly worn out, I have provided information here that I HAVE USED in the past numerous times, a breaker bar and the GM FW holding tool will get the job done if you don't have the float for an impact with a set of...