removal of driven clutch

[DFM870]

I'm having trouble removing the Driven Clutch (please note - it is the DRIVEN clutch, not the drive clutch) from a 1996 E-Z-GO Workhorse - EH35 engine. I want to examine it to eliminate one possibility for a loss of power. I do not see the driven clutch moving as I drive.

I can remove the bolt from the center of the Driven Clutch, but can not slip the driven clutch off the spindle which comes from the transmission. I am concerned it may be rusted on or it has slipped and the teeth or grooves are not lined up. Do I need a puller? Is there such a puller?

I'd also appreciate an explanation of the purpose and proper function for this Driven Clutch. I have lost power, the compression in the cylinders is OK.

Thanks for any help.

[rc324]

Spray it with liquid wrench and let it sit overnight. I then used a rubber mallet close to the splines to give it some help to come off.

[DOOmsman]

http://products.jacobsen.com/img/man...559-g01-gb.pdf

Page g1 has exploded view.

A quick over view on operation is the driven senses the load and
allows the drive to close up and shift to a higher ratio as the cart
speeds up. The drive belt should ride near the top of the pulley when
the cart is at rest.

[DFM870]

Thanks for the suggestions and help. I'll soak it over night, maybe two, and wack it with a rubber mallet. Thanks also for the link to the manual. At least now I can be on the right page, and get better information.
- I am grateful
(I'm new to forums and not sure how these threads work. Hope this is right. I'll post again when I get it off, or not.)

[rc324]

DO NOt use a real hammer it will crack the housing. When i used the rubber mallet i kept it as close to the splines as possible.

[ez go go]

Soaking the clutch at the splines with penetrant is your best bet. Give it a couple of days and spray again. Note that the clutch is all aluminum and striking it could permanently damage it. First remove the center bolt then take a small prybar and a mallet and put slight pressure on the clutch just behind where it slips onto the output shaft and tap it off.

[56servi]

For the tough ones I use a "pickel fork" (Ball Joint Seperator) from Harbor Freight. I grind the opening between the 2 tines so it will slip over the shaft the clutch is on. The wedge will drive the clutch away from the housing.

Good Luck

[DFM870]

Thanks to everyone. The online community here is a great resource.
I GOT IT OFF this morning!! Soaked it a lot, reapplying the penetrating oil as often as I remembered to go do it. I wacked at it with a rubber mallet - not overly strong, but frequently and firmly around as many edges as I could get to. Slowly it budged then came away. It is in bad shape, pieces rattling around inside.

Thank you all very much!