Hi guys, I'm new to Hondas and about to replace the timing belt on an '01 Accord. I already have the crank pulley holding tool, is the bolt reverse thread or normal? I've done this before on other cars, but like I said first time under the hood of a Honda. Any suggestions as to the order of disassembly or unique methods required?

 

Do a thread search... There are several that involve this subject... It will help you greatly...

 

The crank-pulley bolt is right-hand thread but it's usually VERY tight. There's threads about this job, if you have a 4-cyl engine it's about the same for 1990-2002.

 

I found one with someone describing the need for crank and cam seals.... It was an older model and I'm doing an '01. Is there really a need to break ANY seals?

 

Well, it's 9 years old. But I usually don't disturb them if they're not leaking.