I tried to remove the bottom gear for the timing belt with no luck. I tried the correct way with the 3 bolts and a puller but it snapped those tiny bolts off in the gear. what can do? I removed the crank anyway with oil pump and gear still on. Can I cut apart the oil pump and use a puller from the back? any ideas?
#135709, "RE: Crank / timing gear removal" In response to Reply # 0
Close. Cut apart the gear. Apparently, the Neon guys do it all the time. The gear is supposedly pretty cheap from the dealer (like $15). But I've never had to buy one.
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#135823, "RE: Crank / timing gear removal" In response to Reply # 2 Jan-18-12 03:51 PM by nub
I've removed about a dozen of these using the same set of bolts, the trick is grade 10.5 bolts for your puller. They MUST be black bolts, not silver. I got lucky and found them in a hardware store, but you'll probably need to order them. m6? x 1.0 threadpitch x 120mm long
Helps a lot to soak the gear in liquid wrench the night before, also make sure the puller stays in line as you're puling, if you twist it the bolts will shear. Using an impact wrench also helps a lot to cut down on twisting.
If you go the cutting route, I have several spares to sell, $5 + shipping. PM me.
#135880, "RE: Crank / timing gear removal" In response to Reply # 5
I used a steering wheel puller, some home made bolts (didn't have a 6X1.00 bolt in the kit so i welded some small ones onto a larger long bolt) and a heat gun. Didn't have any problems at all.
they're cheap at the dealer <$20.00 I replace them every time because I'm anal.
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