5 replies to this topic

[kevinr6]

Hi all im having issues removel the key which holds the crank timing gear in place, Mr Haynes says it just pulls out with some plyers but this fellow aint budging!!

Any ideas??

[kevinr6]

Sorry forgot to add picture 1st time round, The key is the sicky out bit on the shaft!!

Attached Files

•  IMG_1371.JPG   1.8MB   28 downloads

[Tamworthbay]

If you have a piece of brass or ally you can use it as a drift and gently tap against the end of the key and drive it up and out. Don't use a steel drift as it could mark the crankshaft.

[nickcooper]

Have you removed the sprocket?
Its a keyway it stops the sprocket from turning, it doesnt stop the sprocket from comming off.
Remove the sprocket before the keyway, its a semi circle shape.

If the sprocket is off, use a copper drift and tap it out, start on the corner it should move, also try some penitrating fluid

Hope this helps

Edited by nickcooper, 01 February 2012 - 07:23 PM.

[Cooperman]

It's impossible to remove the key with the timing gear sprocket still on the crankshaft.

[L400RAS]

This is the paragraph as per haynes:

14 To remove the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets complete with chain, ease each sprocket forward a little at a time, levering behind each one in turn with two large screwdrivers at 180º to each other. If the sprockets are locked solid, it will be necessary to use a suitable puller. With both sprockets removed, extract the Woodruff keys from the crankshaft and camshaft with a pair of pliers and store them safely

Edited by L400RAS, 02 February 2012 - 07:43 AM.