A proper torque-rated (>150ft. lbs) impact wrench will remove the pulley without the need to lock the flywheel. I've done it this way a couple times with no complaints. Other than using a impact wrench or locking the flywheel, the only method left (that I can think of) is blocking the wheels and putting the transmission in drive (or reverse), that should allow you to remove the nut with a breaker bar. I wouldn't recommend this method (even though I have in the past, on a manual). Keep in mind that in drive the car will attempt to roll backwards as you apply counter- clockwise force to the crank and vice-versa in reverse. I've heard, and it makes sense to me, that you shouldn't apply lock- tite when you put the nut back on (although the manual recommends it). -Nate 11501 --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "edherrmann" <edherrmann@xxxx> wrote: > > Has anyone removed a crankshaft pully. I have the muffler out for more > clearance but how do I jam the flywheel so it will not turn. I read > there is a Volvo tool (5112) But I can't locate one. Do I have to > remove the starter or is their another way to stop the flywheel from > rotating. My car is an automatic. Thanks ED > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/