Posted by Max on October 08, 2001 at 07:01:58:
In Reply to: Rotor/starter clutch how to go about it? posted by Andy on October 07, 2001 at 20:32:43:
Looked in my OEM manual and it looks like the clutch and rotor are on opposite sides of the engine. Both procedures reference special tools.The pictures in the back of the manual show they are pretty unique. The clutch tool has 4 prongs that engage the lugs on the clutch basket so you can turn the nut loose. Geting it off with an air impact wrench will work, but do not install it that way. The Clymer Honda single manual suggests using a penny in the gearsto jam them and that might work on this looking at the pictures. There are some universal type 4 -way rotor/flywheel removing tools that I have but none appear to be as large as the one pictured in the manual. In my picture it does not look like a 3 leg puller would work, but possibly one will. The tools all have parts numbers and should be available from a dealer or off the internet. or if you live near a dealer they maybe could pull them and reinstall those parts for a minimal shop fee which might be less than the cost of the tools and much quicker. You are working on the crankshaft that is supported by ball bearings that are not made to be hammered on.