i replaced one on my 96 and the only tool i needed was a puller to remove the harmonic balencer. you're suposed to get a CASE learn after replacing it but most never do or need to. (you should get a code if you do need to).
the only tips i can give you are
1. you will need more force than an air gun can provide to loosen the crank bolt. so use a breaker bar, leverage, and bump the starter over until its loose.
2. dont use too much thread lock on the torque to yield bolt
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