Removing crank gear
03-15-2013, 11:49 PM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Removing crank gear
Im trying to remove the crank gear but with the plastic cover directly behind it im curious what tool or method others have used to get it off...?
03-16-2013, 12:47 AM
#2
Team Owner
spray some PB blaster on the gear and shaft.
get a bolt that has a head that will cover the crank bolt opening,
then drill a dimple in the top side of the bolt.
Fit the bolt to the crank. The idea here is the use the bolt to act as the pressing point for the puller so the crank doesnt get damaged
NOTE it doesnt have to screw into the crank, it will just cover the end of the crank.
Get a 2 finger puller and hook it onto the rearside of the thrust washer,
( yes you will need to replace the washer).
use the puller to remove the gear replace the damaged washer
get a bolt that has a head that will cover the crank bolt opening,
then drill a dimple in the top side of the bolt.
Fit the bolt to the crank. The idea here is the use the bolt to act as the pressing point for the puller so the crank doesnt get damaged
NOTE it doesnt have to screw into the crank, it will just cover the end of the crank.
Get a 2 finger puller and hook it onto the rearside of the thrust washer,
( yes you will need to replace the washer).
use the puller to remove the gear replace the damaged washer
Last edited by Mrmerlin; 03-16-2013 at 01:46 PM.
03-16-2013, 02:45 AM
#3
Former Sponsor
Heat is your friend.
Spray some sort of penetrating oil between the gear and the crank.
Use your propane torch to heat up the gear and then try to remove it.
Spray some sort of penetrating oil between the gear and the crank.
Use your propane torch to heat up the gear and then try to remove it.
