1) use a 36mm nut on the crank. Easiest to remove the fan and shroud and if changing the cap and rotor remove these too.

2) bump the engine with the key, but remove the fuel pump relay first.

3) Connect the starter and battery + terminals in the diagnostic connector. This is pins 11 and 14 on the connector.

4) on a manual tranny car use a higher gear and just push the car forward to get the engine to turn.

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