|
|
Post by knice420 on May 24, 2006 11:22:39 GMT -5
Hey Lee,
I am getting ready to take off my variator and clutch nuts.
I am using the same 12v chicago tools impact wrench you used.
Can you tell me what size/kind of sockets you used?
Did you use locktite when you put them back on or just torque them down?
Thanks for the info!
|
|
|
|
Post by Admin on May 24, 2006 11:49:07 GMT -5
Hey Lee, I am getting ready to take off my variator and clutch nuts. I am using the same 12v chicago tools impact wrench you used. Can you tell me what size/kind of sockets you used? Did you use locktite when you put them back on or just torque them down? Thanks for the info! Kyle, that wrench comes with a few sockets. They are english but the 11/16" worked on that nut. I used no Locktite but make sure it's really torqued down. At first, the belt may want to keep the pulley halves pushed apart. I would let the wrench slap it a few times and then turn the entire cvt a full turn, repeat the process three or four times. Hope that makes sense. |
|
|
|
Post by knice420 on May 24, 2006 12:11:39 GMT -5
Thanks Lee!
That's just what I needed to know!
Have some Karma!
|
|
|
|
Post by Admin on May 24, 2006 12:53:54 GMT -5
Back at ya!  |
|
|
|
Post by knice420 on May 29, 2006 12:11:23 GMT -5
There is another thin nut holding the clutch assembly together, after you take the cluch bell off.
How did you get it off?
Am I going to have to get a socket that big?
Thanks!
Kyle
|
|
|
|
Post by knice420 on May 29, 2006 12:19:08 GMT -5
I'll post some clutch install pics as soon as I can get that thin nut off.
|
|
|
|
Post by knice420 on May 30, 2006 8:35:47 GMT -5
I looked on the Vento website, and I think it is 28mm.
I don't have a 28mm socket so I will have to find out.
|
|
|
|
Post by lewtwo on Jun 18, 2006 23:44:34 GMT -5
11/16 inches = 17.46 mm.
Did you mean 18mm ??
|
|
|
|
Post by knice on Jun 19, 2006 7:19:55 GMT -5
I just ended up using a pair of channel locks and holding the clutch in a vise to get it off.
FYI it looks like after replacing the clutch, variator, weights, belt and spring IT STILL SLIPS SOME!
I attribute some of this to the nessesary "polishing" of a new variator, but not all as I can hear the clutch rattling against the bell at high rpms.
I will replace the clutch bell next, the stock one is very smooth and there is an uneven wear pattern on it.
The aftermarket ones have like dimples and a grit spray for more bite.
|
|
|
|
Post by limeracer on Jun 19, 2006 7:21:52 GMT -5
1 5/8" for inside clutch nut. You will have to remove this to get to your inner clutch springs. I bought mine at Sears because they were the only place in town that sells sockets that big. Went to 3 Auto parts stores before I tried Sears. Also found out it was a 3/4" drive after I tried to put it on my 1/2" drive impact wrench. Had to go back to Sears to get an adapter. You must also be careful because this nut has the main spring pressure behind it. I started to unscrew it by impact wrench then held the clutch halves together while having a buddy undo the nut all the way, then the spring pressure could be released by hand. Also, keep in mind that once you remove the outer nut and the outer bell, the rest of the clutch slides right off the shaft so you can work on it on a work bench. I was advised to use a vice when taking apart the clutch because of the main spring pressure. Either way you choose you need to be very careful. You could easily be injured if you don't handle this right. Once you do it, you will see how sensitive this operation is.
|
|
|
|
Post by knice on Jun 19, 2006 7:27:48 GMT -5
The spring on mine was wimpy compared to the yellow one.
All I did was stand on it and let up slowly.
|
|
