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05-14-2022, 05:01 PM | #1 |
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Cant get helix off rear clutch - 2017 Precedent
Trying to replace the spring in the clutch. I got the snap ring off, but it seems like the end of the shaft is still to big for it to slide off?
This is a 2017 with a Subaru engine. Any ideas? I thought about using a press or puller but there is too much of a lip to get over. Also I did not see a key in the helix key shaft.... Should there be one? Thanks a bunch! |
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05-14-2022, 05:05 PM | #2 |
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Re: Cant get helix off rear clutch - 2017 Precedent
Pictures. Seems like the helix rests on the section where I pulled the snap ring off..
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05-16-2022, 08:25 AM | #3 |
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Re: Cant get helix off rear clutch - 2017 Precedent
It's ridged from the snap ring moving on it.
Need to press the helix down a little, and use a file to knock the ridge off of edge. Then you still may need to use a 3 jaw puller to remove it. It's supposed to be a tight fit so it doesn't wobble around on the shaft. |
05-16-2022, 10:56 AM | #4 | |
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Re: Cant get helix off rear clutch - 2017 Precedent
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Thanks was wondering if I needed to grind it a bit. Seems odd.. Wonder how they assembled it at the factory. Or if the ridge was added after the helix was pressed in... |
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05-24-2022, 01:14 PM | #5 |
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Re: Cant get helix off rear clutch - 2017 Precedent
I definitely needed to use a puller (got one from harbor freight) when I replaced my ramp buttons on the same type of transaxle. Used a socket to get a better seating on the center and then used the puller. I did this in mid 2020 to my 2017 Transporter, I thought I had some photos of the process but can't find them on my phone. I don't recall there being any ridge on mine from snap ring wear though so as mentioned above, maybe some filing is also in order.
However the puller was 100% necessary for me, I wouldn't have been able to remove it otherwise as it seemed pretty tight. Handy tip for compressing the spring for re-installation, use 3 zip ties (install at 120 degree intervals) and tighten each a bit further each time until the spring is compressed enough for reinstallation. Once everything is locked back together, cut the zip ties and voila! |
05-25-2022, 02:43 PM | #6 | |
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Re: Cant get helix off rear clutch - 2017 Precedent
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Thanks for the tips, I will give it a try. |
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05-26-2022, 09:21 PM | #7 | |
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Re: Cant get helix off rear clutch - 2017 Precedent
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Like I said before it’s a pretty tight fit going together, so a puller is necessary to get the helix removed. The little dangly bits on the edges will just shave off as it comes apart. When you put it back together you will need to clock the moveable sheave 1/3 of a turn to pre-load the spring. This sets the buttons against the ramps of the helix with a little tension so the clutch isnt “free floating”. If you don’t clock it properly you risk breaking the buttons off when the primary clutch engages and pulls the slack out of the belt. |
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05-27-2022, 12:19 PM | #8 | |
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Great info, I might give it a go this weekend if my motivation keeps up.... :) |
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