Are you using a heavy duty impact (with weighted socket like Lisle) to remove the crankshaft bolt? My understanding is the tool is needed when you remove the bolt with breaker (and extensions). I don't think it's needed for tightening it. Check out the The timing belt mega thread - why change it, service... thread in the 2005 - 2010 Odyssey section.

 

Are you using a heavy duty impact (with weighted socket like Lisle) to remove the crankshaft bolt? My understanding is the tool is needed when you remove the bolt with breaker (and extensions). I don't think it's needed for tightening it. Check out the The timing belt mega thread - why change it, service... thread in the 2005 - 2010 Odyssey section.

I have the Lisle weighted socket—as well as a Milwaukee impact. I plan to use that method to remove the crank bolt. For install, I don’t intend to use an impact, as that will harm or destroy the threads on both the crank bolt and the bore that receives it. I plan to use the safer method: first torque the bolt to 47 ft/lbs, then a 60 degree turn. That I described in my first post. To use this method to install, you HAVE TO have the holding tool to hold crank pulley steady, while you tighten the bolt. Not correct?

I read parts of that thread. Did not see any recommendation on what brand of the holding tool to use. Hence the asking of this question.

 

I think you can rent it from Orielly’s or Autozone

 

I knew that. Tried to rent tools from them before, but they are abused, busted beyond shape by other renters. I wound up buying those tools myself. Plus, this holding tool is not too expensive. I just need a recommendation of a good brand that fits snugly.

Thx for chiming in!

 

Schley 60100. They are the original and made them for Snap-On as well as other tool truck brands. Used to be USA made, but don't know if it's still the case. As far as snugly, they will all fall out without tension. There isn't much science involved, so I don't see why the cheaper ones couldn't do the job.

 

I picked up this OEM tool from a local AutoZone. $16 before tax. The negative reviews say it does not fit snugly, but I'll test it in the boneyards' Odysseys and my own and then report back.

https://www.autozone.com/test-scan-and-specialty-tools/crankshaft-damper-holding-tool/p/oemtools-honda-acura-crankshaft-damper-harmonic-balancer-holding-tool/1069101_0_0?cmpid=LIA:US:EN:AD:NL:1000000:TLS:19489353547&&CATARGETID=120054150001289970&CADevice=m&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADkcoVs2tRXmlVBSZ1Piph6pPLXET&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI35KR9t-eggMViBqtBh2w2wMvEAQYASABEgKclfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

If you don't have the lisle, this one is also gold for removing crank bolts

just install / snug with an air impact or as Eric O says the dugga dugga.
then torque it.

 

If you don't have the lisle, this one is also gold for removing crank bolts

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just install / snug with an air impact or as Eric O says the dugga dugga.
then torque it.

I have the Lisle 19mm weighted socket for removing Honda crank bolt. Bought it along with the Aisin kit from Amazon.

Don't have air, man. I do have an older model of Milwaukee impact, 1/2". Will test it with the weighted bolt in the yards to see if it can do the work.

Thx for chiming in!

 

They all complain that the tool does NOT provide a snug fit. It is either too big or too small.

Actually, the tool is correct. the crank shaft pulleys can vary one from another.
I just learned that dorman's crank shaft pulley won't "accept" this tool, because the distance between hex sides is smaller than the tool's distance by about 2mm. 1.95" vs. 1.85" to be exact.