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Originally Posted by amsoilman
...do you remember if a impact wrench is required? how about a puller?....
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I had our van up on stands about two weeks ago to replace the lower control arms. With the right side splash shield removed, you get a good visual of the harmonic, but there appears to be only about 3 to 4 inches of clearance between the face of the harmonic and the frame rail. May not be enough to pull it out the front of the engine. I don't know for sure.
I don't know if you have to lower the engine in order for the harmonic to clear the frame or not. If I was doing this myself, I would probably figure it out based on easiest approach.
The impact would be nice, but a straight bar (also know around here as a Johnson bar) and an extension will remove the bolt in the front of the harmonic. The puller is a must. Replacing the new harmonic should be a lot easier.
Remember to replace the front seal and grease the harmonic where it touches the seal to make sure the thing doesn't run 'dry' at start-up.