Crankshaft bolt size

[apaz]

Hey there riders.

So I'm replacing a broken bolt in the cylinder head cover and I'm working through the steps in the manual (pic provided) and I don't know what the size of the crankshaft bolt is to roatate it and line up the "T". The largest socket I have is not working and before I go out and buy, I thought I would ask everyone here. I did some searches of the forum and the net to see if I could find the info with no luck.

Please help, I'm kind of stuck at this point and would love to keep going on the job. Also another question, I'm doing the job with the engine in, how hard is rotating the crankshaft with the engine in?

I really appreciate the help.

[gz4me +]

It is a 22mm socket.

[apaz]

Thanks gz4me. That was my guess, but thought I would check with the group. Also because the largest socket I have is a 21mm. Go figure.

Also, I'm doing the removal with the engine in. Thoughts on rotating the crankshaft with engine in? The shop manual notes that the removal can be made with the engine in, but only gives instructions with the engine out.

Thanks for you help. Looking forward to getting back to this after work.

Take care.

[apaz]

I know it's been a while since I've posted in this thread, but I was just going through and revisiting some of the old ones.

I wanted to add, in case anyone was searching for something similar to this, that at Autozone they have a tool lending program that is free. You put down a deposit but you get it back when you return the tool. They have a 22 mm socket that is for something else, but worked perfect for my use. If you find yourself in this same bind without the tool or don't want to shell out the cash check it out. Hope this helps.