SJ SN flywheel removal..

[tadpole]

Like the title says.. SJ SN flywheel removal.. Need to replace my Bendix and want to know if I need any special tool to remove my flywheel. I'm thinking of removing the gas tank and using an impact gun to remove the bolt. But need to know if I'll run into a hard time removing the flywheel.

 

[Mark Gomez]

does the flywheel really need to be pulled for that? i cant remember it was a month sense i did mine and i was just movin right through it i can remember

 

[#ZERO]

Yes... you're going to need a good flywheel puller.

 

[Matt_E]

Yes, you need to remove the FW to replace the bendix. No way around that.

Remove the gas tank - that should be enough to pull the FW.

 

[tadpole]

Is there another way to remove the FW without a special tool? What's the tool look like..

 

[Matt_E]

You need a flywheel removal tool - there is no way around it.

It's called a harmonic balancer puller. Any decent automotive store will have one.

 

[tadpole]

cool.. It's a tool I can rent. thx. :arms:

 

[Matt_E]

It's usually 15-20 bucks. I say buy it....you'll use it more than once.

 

[Mouthfulloflake]

you often have to add the proper bolts to the typical $20 auto parts store kit though, they come with crappy bolts even if they are the right thread.

make sure the nose of the thing ( center bolt) doesnt push the flywheel on harder.

some have a nose cone that comes on and off, and it will prevent you from pulling the flywheel if it doesnt clear.

 

[#ZERO]

Atlantic Jet Sports sells a nice universal flywheel puller, part number 62-2037 for 43.95 plus shipping.

http://www.atlanticjetsports.com/tools__engine_tools.htm

 

[Waste Land]

$15 at autozone....had to grind ont he cone a bit though.

BE SURE TO NOT THREAD THOSE BOLTS INTOT HE FLYWHEEL FAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU WILL HIT YOUR STATOR COILS BEHIND IT!!!!!!!!!!!

I CANNOT STRESS IT ENOUGH