When it became necessary to remove the crankshaft pulley bolt on my 2000 Honda Civic I used a chain wrench to hold the the pulley as I didn't yet have this tool. Though I did get the bolt released, I immediately ordered this holding tool so installation would be much smoother. The tool worked as described so I could properly torque the pulley bolt. Price was reasonable for a weekend mechanic and even if I never use it again it was worth the purchase.