after the crankshaft pulley is removed, I can still turn the engine at the crank using a ratchet or do I have to re-install the pulley and the bolt inorder to turn the crank? Basically, my question is after the crank pulley is removed, is there a place on the crank sproket where I can fit my ratchet in to turn the crank?

 

If you have the special pulley remover/installer tool, then just put the pulley back on without the bolt and use the special pulley tool to turn the pulley which will then turn the crank.

 

can i just put the bolt back and turn it?

 

Since your going to be turning it clockwise I guess you could. I just found it easier for me to just throw the pulley on and use the special tool, but then again I was going counterclockwise.