[Shotimes] How to TQ the crank bolt?
BJamesjr@aol.com
BJamesjr@aol.com
Tue, 8 Apr 2003 21:30:58 EDT
> Is there an easy or proven method to torque'n down the crank bolt?
> I have my TQ wrench set to 126lbs but even with the car in gear,
> and someone standing on the brakesthe crank still moves around a
> little. it stops but I feel that I'm just cranking against the tension
> from the acc belts.
Use 5th gear, put both feet on the brakes, it'll work. I had my wife do the
brake pedal duty for me recently.