[Ang]

Is the Crankshaft bolt 17mm or 19mm on my 2015 V6? J35Y1 Automatic. i didn't realize id need a special socket to remove it, i figured id just use any regular socket. is this socket really needed over a regular one? i have an Autozone giftcard so id like to get the special one there to do my timing belt in a month or two.

 

[Ang]

19mm.

If you think you're going to get it off with a regular socket, you are in for a rude awakening. I have yet to hear of anyone who has been able to easily do so.

Get the Lisle socket designed for this and a strong impact (Milwaukee makes one that is excellent for this), you will have it off in mere seconds.

I forgot to mention I have multiple Milwaukee M18 with like 1200ftlb breaking force, I figured that should work. One is a 1/2" so I plan to use that. Of course the 19mm at autozone is just not in stock online or in store anywhere.

 

[Ang]

Yes, that impact should do the trick, but I'd be surprised if it did with just a regular 19mm socket. The whole point of the Lisle socket is to reduce torque loss as much as possible.

I have a set of impact sockets, I'm sure there is a 19mm in there. Would that be enough? Or do you really think I need the extra thick socket? I read a general number it's about 130ftlb I think it was to tighten it, so I'd think those could break it free?
Also how am I supposed to tighten it accurately? I know this impact has 3 modes that it stops at, I have to look up what ftlb they are but do I need to also measure it? I don't think I could get the bar into the wheel well to measure it.

 

[Ang]

@Ang, I've used my air impact with almost 1,300 ft-lbs. of breakaway force using a generic 19mm impact socket, and it did not work.

Get the Lisle socket.

OF

I think mine is 1100ftlb breaking torque. I didn't know a regular socket would reduce the torque that much. Even an impact socket that isn't a super thick lisle one would reduce the torque to much?

 

[Ang]

Just because that's what it's torqued to doesn't mean it's that easy to get off.

At this point, I'd actually encourage you to try it just so you can see how difficult it really is.

There's a reason why everyone on the planet says to use the Lisle socket.

I will purchase the lisle socket, and try a regular impact one before I use the lisle just to see. I won't be doing it for a month or two.

 

[Ang]

I used a regular impact socket, but used a giant 1" drive air impact. You need one (big impact) or the other (big socket) or both to be sure that bolt will come off. I wasted an hour or so trying with a regular 1/2" drive impact.

I have a Milwaukee high impact 1/2" with 1300ftlb of breaking force

 

[Ang]

I've read the Ingersoll is better than the Lisle but pricing is insane

Amazon.com: Ingersoll Rand S64M19L-PS1 PowerSocket, 19mm : Tools & Home Improvement

Amazon.com: Ingersoll Rand S64M19L-PS1 PowerSocket, 19mm : Tools & Home Improvement

www.amazon.com

just the first few seconds

I can wait 3 seconds to save $100. Though is Lisle really better than the almost half price ones that look exactly the same

 

[Ang]

I just used a regular 19mm short chrome socket with a DCF900 dewalt impact with a freshly charged 5amp battery. Nothing to it. But the tool with battery and charger will set you back $480. But what's your time worth to you ?

I already have a large 1300ftlb breaking 1/2" M18

I never tried a Honda crankshaft bolt as yet but there have been hardly any bolts I couldn't break loose with my Ingersol Rand 2235 It has been listed by Car and Driver as the most powerful air impact gun Aircat comes in a close 2nd But I have found that my Milwaukee battery gun is pretty darned strong I am having a hard time fully digesting what is so special on this Honda crankshaft bolt .I have pulled crank pullies off of numerous engines both gas and monstrous commercial 10 cylinder diesels on stationary generators and never gave then a second thought They all came off with just standard tools .The next Honda wreck that I tow in if it's heading for the crusher I am going hit that crankshaft bolt with the Milwaukee and a standard 19mm impact socket just to see what gives Now I just have to see this super bolt for myself Then if that doesn't work I am going to drag that Honda near the service bay and hit it with the air gun

I'm going to try it with my regular socket first, I will definitely be annoyed if I get it off immediately with that and didn't need the $30 socket after 8 people said I did.

 

[Ang]

I would guess there are a lot of Amazon returns of these sockets haha....people use them once and then return them because they decide they won't need it again for 8 years

I bought it on ebay. Fuck scamazon and I saved 80 cents. Shipped by the same seller too, I had it in two days. Plus a longer 60 day returns. I probably won't get to use it for at least a month.

 

[Ang]

@Ang - did we ever get this done? Did you try the regular socket first?

I don't believe I had tried a regular socket. I feel like I did but I don't remember doing it. I know the lisle socket blew it right off immediately. I just got another Crosstour that I'm working on now, I don't think I'll end up needing to take off the crank pulley but if I do, I'll try it.