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2004 jimny m13a TDC and crank pulley removal.

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23 Feb 2026 10:04 #263861 by Kappy
Still new here,  having purchased my 1st Jimny, 2004 JLX came  with  suspect head gasket issue, price was right. 
In the process of removing head and timing chain cover, in need of some advise please.
seeking guidence of finding TDC on DOHC M13A.
Also hints on undoing crank nut and removing crank pulley.
there is a special tool to undo nut, I can fabricate this if someone has dimensions pls.
think I have some gear pulling stuff.
TIA 
Kappy

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23 Feb 2026 13:19 - 23 Feb 2026 13:22 #263863 by yakuza
Usually I just place a long wrench on the nut, set it up against the inner fender or frame, and just click on starter to cranck it.
It so happens to be turning the loosy way.
Most times i remember to unplug the coils first.

To tighten I put the car in second or third gear and then manually tighten with the long wrench.
Should be torqued to spec. 

Norway 2005 Jimny M16A VVT, 235 Cooper Disco, 2" Trailmaster, ARB rear lck.
Last edit: 23 Feb 2026 13:22 by yakuza.

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23 Feb 2026 14:39 #263867 by fordem
 

For TDC there should be a notch on the crank pulley and a scale on the timing cover.

 

If you have the cover off already ...

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