Replaced timing belt on my 99 ford ranger 2.5l. Don't know how to tighten the balancer/ crank pulley bolt though. Without the pulley moving?

Replaced timing belt on my 99 ford ranger 2.5l. Don't know how to tighten the balancer/ crank pulley bolt though. Without the pulley moving?

Nnaybe you should take your car to a nnechanic and have thenn look at it

Clamp a big vicegrips pliers on the flywheel to brace it against the bellhousing, then torque the bolt to proper tension.

Usually, there are three holes in it. Put a 3/8" extension in one hole so it stops against pan or something, Step on the the extension to hold it.

If Not, borrow a strap wrench. I think O'Reillys and The 'Zone lends them out for free. If it doesn't hold, a chain wrench.

What Always works is removing pan and bracing a crankshaft throw with a 2" x 4''.

If it is a manual transmission, put it in top gear and set the parking brake. If it is an automatic your choices are fewer. Look for "puller" holes as duck you sucker describes. Failing that, get a helper to wedge a large screwdriver into the starter ring. I never had any success trying to hold the balancer with a strap wrench; it is just too slick and if it is a genuine harmonic balancer with a rubber ring trying to do it that way will often tear the ring loose. If it is all steel, go for it.

EDIT - I see 2 years ago you were asking about the clutch in a '99 Ford Ranger, so I presume it is still the same vehicle. That makes it so much easier - put it in gear and set the brake.

Impact wrench and an air compressor that puts out 120 PSI.