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Clutch basket removal method
« on: September 22, 2013, 07:40:12 am »
Does anyone know of a slick way to remove a clutch basket using hand tools?  I'm trying to avoid buying "the tool".
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Re: Clutch basket removal method
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2013, 08:11:15 am »
Google clutch basket tool

There was one vid using a belt and pliers to hold the inner basket from turning while an impact spun the nut off
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« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2013, 09:11:51 am »
An old automotive belt and vise grips can work like Dez said above. 

I picked up the Tusk clutch tool a few years ago and have used it multiple times for various projects not all quad related.  It's worthy of a spot in the toolbox. 

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« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2013, 05:58:54 pm »
FYI--I did a variation of the belt method.  I used a piece of 5/16 rubber fuel line.  It fit perfectly (squished) between the basket and the center, plus left a good "handle".
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« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2013, 06:03:38 pm »
I was trying to replace a basket late this afternoon as well but didn't have a socket big enough for the bolt on the basket.  Any idea how big that is?  Looks to be about 28mm or so.
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Re: Clutch basket removal method
« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2013, 06:05:15 pm »
27mm. Thats what the zilla is.
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« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2013, 06:10:08 pm »
Quote from: Cunningham_821 on September 22, 2013, 06:05:15 pm
27mm. Thats what the zilla is.

Excellent - thanks for this.  Gonna need to pick one up tomorrow to have on hand
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« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2013, 08:58:10 pm »
If you have any plumber or pipe fitter buds, tell them you need to borrow a 14" strap wrench
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« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2013, 09:00:18 pm »
No problem bro. I always just use a 3/8 butterfly impact and a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter. The 3/8 butterfly has a max tq of about 50ft lbs so i think that works nicely. Prob not the optimum method but works for me.  (Y)
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« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2013, 08:30:40 am »
i hold the clutch with my left hand with a leather glove , and i use impact wrench on the nut ...
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