92vwgti
New member
ok im working on a 94 vmax and im cheaking the primairy clutch to see if i have to change bushings i took off the main bolt and the spring cover but i dont know how to take the whole clutch off.
You need a clutch puller.
It seems like you have never done anything like this before.
Removing that primary can be difficult even when using the right puller.
The first thing you have to do is to find a way to prevent the clutch from rotating. I tend to use a steel pipe and some steel wire... .
Now install the puller and torque it as hell, the clutch might pop off if you`re lucky. If not, the clutch puller will get bent and you risk damaging the threads in the crank. (I`ve done it, easy to fix with a "thread-tap" but if you don`t have the tap then you have to get one.. hehe).
Now when I remove clutches I use my own puller. Use a combination of a puller and a primary bolt.
As you can see I cut a flat head screw driver "track" in the en of the bolt, then I thread it into the crankshaft, then I put the puller in the primary, this makes a much more stabile and stronger puller. (I slide the copper collar longer out before I install it in the crank, to give the puller better "steering" ).
A pic from the removal of a V-Max 4 clutch. I guess you have the engine in the sled, but you can use the same method only in smaller scale.
Here`s how a standard puller looks.
A bent standard puller.. hehe.
Good luck man !!!!
Removing that primary can be difficult even when using the right puller.
The first thing you have to do is to find a way to prevent the clutch from rotating. I tend to use a steel pipe and some steel wire... .
Now install the puller and torque it as hell, the clutch might pop off if you`re lucky. If not, the clutch puller will get bent and you risk damaging the threads in the crank. (I`ve done it, easy to fix with a "thread-tap" but if you don`t have the tap then you have to get one.. hehe).
Now when I remove clutches I use my own puller. Use a combination of a puller and a primary bolt.
As you can see I cut a flat head screw driver "track" in the en of the bolt, then I thread it into the crankshaft, then I put the puller in the primary, this makes a much more stabile and stronger puller. (I slide the copper collar longer out before I install it in the crank, to give the puller better "steering" ).
A pic from the removal of a V-Max 4 clutch. I guess you have the engine in the sled, but you can use the same method only in smaller scale.
Here`s how a standard puller looks.
A bent standard puller.. hehe.
Good luck man !!!!
FuzzButt
New member
A hardened puller and a "C" shaped with handle holder makes quick work of removing th primary. I use a 24" breaker bar and socket. It should easy to remove as long as it was installed last time properly. The 2 tools will run you $50-$60 for the pair. Or you could ask someone for a loaner.
Before you try to remove it put the outside cover back on. No need to risk twisting or warping it.
Before you try to remove it put the outside cover back on. No need to risk twisting or warping it.
blkmax600
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Not to sound like a jacka$$ but when all else fails.....buy a manual and read the instructions. LOL
M-Max
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You were not trying
But you did a good job.
This is what it is all about
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But you did a good job.
This is what it is all about
Asking question and providing answers.
daman
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An air impact gun makes fast work of a cluch...
blkmax600
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M-Max said:
Sorry if I offended anyone just having a bit of fun.
mulderdad
New member
Second on the impact with the puller. Stick something through the clutch to bind in the belly pan. I use a large pry bar wrapped in a rag.
Zip Zip all done.
Zip Zip all done.
blkmax600
New member
I have never tried this but I have heard of people packing grease in the crank once the clutch bolt has been removed then installing the puller to have a hydraulic action to help pop the clutch off.
blkmax600
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when you reinstall the clutch torque to 87 ft lbs loosen then retorque to 43 ft lbs to insure easy removeal next time.