Lowedown

I have a 2000 GS300 that I need to replace the timing belt on. Not a big deal for me to do but I found out that two specialty tools are needed for the job. Those tools being a crankshaft pulley holder and a flange holding tool. Does anybody know if these two tools are absolutely necessary or can I improvise with something else?

Thanks in advance

SorrGwa

iTrader: (1)

you need a crank pulley puller. i ended up using a 8-10in 3 prong puller.

and a crank pulley holder. basically wedged something on the crank pulley, gunned on what i could (under 100ft lbs), then torque wrenched what i could, then headed to a toyota dealership to get them to torque the rest (paid the tech 30 bucks)

Alexus_300

iTrader: (4)

You'll need the tool to hold the crank pulley in place so that you can break loose the bolt. Then depending on the condition of your crank pulley, you might need a puller to remove it. In my case, I didn't need to.

Lowedown

I appreciate both responses. Do I need the part specific tool to hold the crank pulley in place or can I use a chain style holder. Also, will a regular pulley extractor work or will I need the part specific tool?

lyonkster

I used the Schley 64300 to hold the crank. Worked wonderfully, great investment for 55 bucks. I heard of some folks needing a 10 ft pipe to crack the bolt; in my case I was easily able to hold the tool with a ratchet and loosen the bolt with a 25" breaker bar. And I am no muscle man .

For the harmonic balancer, I used the Alltrade kit. It was a real help, my balancer would have never come off without it.

Lowedown

Great information lyonkster. Thanks for the tips.

o6spdracer

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Thanks for the link Lyonkster, the one I would was more expensive. Does anyone know of a way to do this without using the Harmonic Damper Holding Tool?