Figured some things out and I was able to replace my oil pump this weekend. Sorry about the iphone pics...it's all I had handy.
Here's how it goes.
5. While the flywheel is wedged, use a 27mm socket on a breaker bar while holding the flywheel in place to remove the crank bolt. I think I was able to accomplish this alone because I'm pretty tall (6'3) and I have long arms.
Reassembly will not be possible using this method and only one person. I have a saab flywheel lock on order from Kent-Moore. That will be the only way to get the proper torque on the crank bolt, unless you have a helper to brace the flywheel.
6. remove crank bolt:
7. Remove crank pulley:
Here's how it goes.
- Get the car up on Jack Stands. Remove Right Front Wheel. Remove Crank pulley cover from the side and beneath the vehicle.
- Just like you were taking off the serpentine belt, release the tension on the belt at the tensioner and keep it in place with a 3mm allen key. Then take the belt and put it over the to of the crank pulley – there is no need to remove the entire belt.
- Just like you were dropping the sump, remove the flywheel cover.
- This is the hard part. Use a HUGE Screwdriver (or a prybar in my case) and wedge it between the teeth of the flywheel and the bell housing. These are the standard instructions you'll find on the internet. However, I needed to also get part of the prybar to brace against the engine block.
5. While the flywheel is wedged, use a 27mm socket on a breaker bar while holding the flywheel in place to remove the crank bolt. I think I was able to accomplish this alone because I'm pretty tall (6'3) and I have long arms.
Reassembly will not be possible using this method and only one person. I have a saab flywheel lock on order from Kent-Moore. That will be the only way to get the proper torque on the crank bolt, unless you have a helper to brace the flywheel.
6. remove crank bolt:
7. Remove crank pulley: