Clutch Problem/Replacement on G9

[cart de golf]

Remove all the Philips screws then the big bolt in the center pull on the clutch & it’s in your hands

You won’t need a puller to do it, unless you change the whole thing

I use a propane torch heat up a bit around the hex bolts you don’t want to strip one of those, then you in trouble

You replace on weight kit for 35$ + shipping

Weld the hole in the cover with brass & the trick is done much cheaper than a new clutch

I must have fixed a dozen of them this way never had a comeback


You can go the new clutch way if you have lots of money to spend
Good luck

[ScottHe]

Thanks for your help everyone! I think I'll pull the clutch out and take a look at the weight assembly and try to replace them. I would like to keep the feel the same and like the less expensive option..

If i screw it up I can always go the new clutch route too!

[sabercat]

its not too hard i just did it a while ago, just remember to heat the set screws up on the pins so as to not strip them. and when you put them back on use blue loctite. and i think its best not to lube any of the pins/weights just attracts dirt. and 2-3 stots of grease in the fitting when its back on. goodluck!

[ScottHe]

Took the cover off today and removed whats left of the broken weight. I noticed the set screws on the outer pin but didn't see any on the inner most pin. Did I miss them or are there not any? If there aren't any whats the recommended way of removing the pin?

Thanks again..

[cart de golf]

they are there just hiden under the spider you can't change them without pulling the clutch off


you d'ont need a puller just remove the big bold like I explained in earlyer
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[bonduranth]

A comet clutch puller will NOT work. You must use a Yamaha puller to get a stock clutch off. The g9 has 3 flyweights, and if one went bad, the bad news is that you will have to replace all 3. The bushings ride on a shaft, and they wear rather quickly. You will also need a metric allen set to get the keeper screws loose from the small shafts. These allen screws were put in at the factory using red thread lock. No problem, if a few are really tight, apply a LITTLE heat. As far as a replacement clutch, go with the newer clutch for a G16 and up. They totally redesigned the inside and the new clutch has much less costly parts when rebuilding. In the G9 rebuild kit, there will be 6 thick washers and 6 thin plastic washers. When you take a link out, make note of where the thick one goes and where the thin on goes. I am a Certified Yamaha mechanic and if you need any more help, contact me by email at rrgolfcart@nc.rr.com Also hammer the housing back in shape and use JB WELD to seal the hole. Less dirt, means longer life.

[bonduranth]

Originally Posted by ScottHe

Took the cover off today and removed whats left of the broken weight. I noticed the set screws on the outer pin but didn't see any on the inner most pin. Did I miss them or are there not any? If there aren't any whats the recommended way of removing the pin?

Thanks again..

There are allen screws on both shafts. 12 total.

[bonduranth]

There are re-builders, like myself that can install everything and ship it back in as good as new condition.