how do you take of a harmonic balancer on a 1989 toyota camry?

1989 TOYOTA CAMRY
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ANDREW VOSSHAGE
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me and my dad are trying to replace the water pump but we need to take of the harmonic balancer.
Apr 6, 2012 at 3:13 AM
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FIXITMR
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what motor?
Apr 6, 2012 at 3:21 AM
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ANDREW VOSSHAGE
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its a 3s-fe
Apr 6, 2012 at 3:36 AM
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ANDREW VOSSHAGE
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the model is a sv 21 2.o litre
Apr 6, 2012 at 3:36 AM
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have you ever done this kind of work before?
Apr 6, 2012 at 3:47 AM
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i would suggest purchasing a repair manual because the timing may be critical to possible engine damage.
Apr 6, 2012 at 5:40 AM
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KHLOW2008
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If you do not have a tool to hold the pulley, an impact wrench would be required to loosen the main pulley bolt.

Replacing the water pump requires the timing belt to be removed.
Apr 6, 2012 at 12:01 PM