Primary clutch bolt

sformal · 09-13-2016, 12:48 AM

Is it absolutely mandatory to use an impact wrench to remove the primary clutch bolt or is there a clue?

I tried but am afraid to damage the bolt itself and make it more difficult afterward.

Thanks

Mike Mac · 09-13-2016, 07:21 AM

I suppose you could put a pry bar in the spider, (among the more beefy parts), and take it off with a ratchet/socket!!

But I have an impact, so...

QB100 · 09-13-2016, 08:54 AM

I had to use the pry bar in the spider on my G9.... would rather of had an impact...

they now make some nice 18v electric ones.... if u can borrow one..

Shepard · 09-13-2016, 10:47 AM

An impact will not hurt the bolt. It will be the easiest way to remove it.

Golf cart guy · 09-13-2016, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QB100

I had to use the pry bar in the spider on my G9.... would rather of had an impact...

they now make some nice 18v electric ones.... if u can borrow one..

,

I have an Ingersol Rand 20 volt, It kicks ***. 750LBs and 1000lbs of torque.

Yamaha2000r6 · 05-23-2018, 09:50 AM

What is the neat way to tighten this bolt after clutch installation? I don’t see any way to hold the pulley. I tightened it as much as I could by hand but worried it’s going to come loose.

Chilly · 05-23-2018, 10:27 AM

Just did this last night. Ran it up with impact set on low so I wouldn't over-tighten. Then I used a wooden hammer handle in the spider to hold it while using click torque wrench to 54 ft-lb.

Spicyunicorn · 05-23-2018, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chilly

Just did this last night. Ran it up with impact set on low so I wouldn't over-tighten. Then I used a wooden hammer handle in the spider to hold it while using click torque wrench to 54 ft-lb.

I would avoid this... Get some clean rope MAKE SURE PISTON IS ON BOTTOM OF COMPRESSION STROKE then feed the rope through the spark plug hole once you have enough in the motor will compression the rope and you can tighten the the bolt done this many times

Chilly · 05-23-2018, 12:21 PM

That's for sure a better way. No argument from me. I did it another way that was quicker, it worked. I for sure wouldn't try to hold the spider with hammer handle to loosen a stuck bolt for risk of bending the spider, but 54 ft-lb didn't feel like more than the spider could handle.

09-13-2016, 12:48 AM	#1
sformal Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Philippines Posts: 570	Primary clutch bolt Is it absolutely mandatory to use an impact wrench to remove the primary clutch bolt or is there a clue? I tried but am afraid to damage the bolt itself and make it more difficult afterward. Thanks

09-13-2016, 07:21 AM	#2
Mike Mac G8 Specialist Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 7,799	Re: Primary clutch bolt I suppose you could put a pry bar in the spider, (among the more beefy parts), and take it off with a ratchet/socket!! But I have an impact, so...

09-13-2016, 08:54 AM	#3
QB100 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: michaigan Posts: 178	Re: Primary clutch bolt I had to use the pry bar in the spider on my G9.... would rather of had an impact... they now make some nice 18v electric ones.... if u can borrow one..

09-13-2016, 10:47 AM	#4
Shepard Crazy Ole Man Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Owego NY Posts: 2,758	Re: Primary clutch bolt An impact will not hurt the bolt. It will be the easiest way to remove it.

05-23-2018, 09:50 AM	#6
Yamaha2000r6 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 25	Re: Primary clutch bolt What is the neat way to tighten this bolt after clutch installation? I don’t see any way to hold the pulley. I tightened it as much as I could by hand but worried it’s going to come loose.
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05-23-2018, 10:27 AM	#7
Chilly Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: W PA Posts: 123	Re: Primary clutch bolt Just did this last night. Ran it up with impact set on low so I wouldn't over-tighten. Then I used a wooden hammer handle in the spider to hold it while using click torque wrench to 54 ft-lb.

05-23-2018, 12:21 PM	#9
Chilly Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: W PA Posts: 123	Re: Primary clutch bolt That's for sure a better way. No argument from me. I did it another way that was quicker, it worked. I for sure wouldn't try to hold the spider with hammer handle to loosen a stuck bolt for risk of bending the spider, but 54 ft-lb didn't feel like more than the spider could handle.

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