Re: 1995 Avalon XLT 60,000 mile timing belt replacement
Crank bolt on a Toyota is not too bad if you have a nice impact wrench (mine is a Craftsman 1/2" drive, advertized with 500 or so ft lbs of torque) and a good air supply (mine is a 6.5 hp Husky upright). You'll need a puller for the harmonic balancer. Be sure to use the kind (like a heavy duty steering weel puller) that lets you run a couple of long 6mm(?) bolts that screw into the existing holes on the harmonic balancer and NOT one that has jaws that open to go around the outside of the harmonic balancer.
Now Hondas are a different story! You've GOT to use a special crankshaft holder because that 19mm bolt in the center of the balancer seems to be welded in place. Right tools sure make the job go easier and cheaper in the long run!
Good Luck!
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