Question about can am outlander 800 clutch removal

[Wayne McKenzie]

I have been trying to remove the front clutch from the crankshaft on my 2007 Outlander 800 to replace the timing chain. I have made a copy of special tool no bla bla bla but the clutch is very very tight. If I swing on it any harder I think something will break. Does this seem normal and should I just keep swinging or has someone got a handy tip to help me out. Thanks in advence

[Ajmboy]

I haven't done one of these but when you say swing, are you using some sort of slide hammer to pull the clutch off? They make a tool to pull it off and you would use it with and air gun. See video:

 

[Wayne McKenzie]

Thanks for that mate. I watched the video. I made up a tool that looks just like that one. It shows a pic in the manual. It was so tight that the 8mm shaft broke off inside, It is not stuck tight but I must have mushroomed the end and now it wont come out. I swung of mine with a knuckle bar. Really really tight. The one in the video seemed to come off easy. The Magneto came off easy. I had better go and buy another 14mm bolt and try the rattle gun but I am pretty strong and can swing harder than a rattle gun. Maybe the impact will do something. I bought this quad cheap with a busted camchain. Ive ordered both chains and guides and have already replaced two exhaust valves. I will get it going but they are a bit rare in Oz and not even the dealer near me has any experience with them so I will battle on. Thanks for your help. Ill put on a pic when its up and running. I have to have it reliable as it could let me down 30 or 40 miles from the house and give me a long walk home. If its no good Ill sell it and keep the trusty grizzly 400 that serves me well