Flywheel Locking Tool

[AdlyMuhtadi]

Hi,

Can anyone help me? I have a Micra 03 model (K12) where the timing chain has stretched and I have taken the engine out of the car in an attempt to change the chain. I have reached a bit of a stumbling block unfortunately. To loosen the crankshaft pulley bolt I need some sort of locking tool to hold either the flywheel or pulley. I have been able to pinpoint two devices which are on on line technical manuals that give a part number for these tools. The codes for the devices are KV10105630 & KV10105610. However I have been unable to find anyone who supplies this on line. I have tried the Dealers themselves and also Sealey, Draper and Laser Tools themselves with no luck. Does anyone know how I can get around this or maybe use another tool that would work on the flywheel?

 

[northerner]

Is the engine still in the car with the gearbox and wheels etc ? If so you can use a long arm with a long extention on the nut with the wheels on the ground or use an air powered gun

 

[AdlyMuhtadi]

No the engine has been totally removed and has also been separated from the gearbox.

 

[frank]

i always wedge a sparkplug socked between the head and starter ring

 

[northerner]

Opp's really should have done it when in the car as the crank nut is torqued to 132.4/152.4 NM !

Nissan have there own tool which I have taken from the FSM but you would have to call the dealer for a price

KV10105630 Ring gear stopper

 

[AdlyMuhtadi]

Yes I am all for any suggestions that anyone has at this point thanks very much for the suggestions gents will keep you updated.....

 

[TheSam]

just be creative I used a crowbar

 

[AdlyMuhtadi]

Just a quick update I ended up taking your advise and wedged a crowbar in between the gaps in the crankshaft pully and using a breaker bar managed to undo the nut. Came off a treat! Thank you all so much for the comments should be on my way to changing the time in chain with a bit of success......