Hey Everyone,

I am the newest 2003 Honda Element 4wd owner on the forum. I was curious what other Hondas have this 2.4l drivetrain? My first concern is the 136k motor is leaving a tennis ball size oil spot over night on the driveway. It seems to be the front mail seal and [B][U]I need to know how to get the crank pulley off to replace that front main seal.

I am wondering if there is a special tool, the crank pulley has an inner six sided about 52mm socket with an end nut inside of it that is 19mm. How do I get that nut off and keep my engine and pulley from turning? My transmission is automatic. Please help a shade tree mechanic....

Thanks,

Blaine
PS. I am looking for cross rails for this element and a travel box for luggage. Anyone want to sell one?

 

honda makes a tool that goes on that hex part around the outside no hold the motor then the 19mm socket goes in it

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FYI My solution to getting the bolt out of that crank pulley was a 1" drive 1250 ft lbs air tool. Worked like a charm but the 250 ft lbs and the 500 ft lbs air tool would not touch it.

 

i use i 1/2 in impact for all mine... maybe your air tank was too small or somethin or not full... i just posted up about the tool cause it seemed like you were using hand tools.

 

i use my SNAP-ON 1/2" gun all the time on the crank pulley bolts... works everytime

 

Do either of you know what torque needs to be on that crank pulley bolt?

 

I have one of those tools like 91c1v1cex showed. Works wonders when im not around air tools.

 

Dude, Im not sure what you mean? What I what to know is how many foot pounds do I tighten the crank pulley bolt too?