2001 suzuki quadmaster clutch issue

[mrfartsalot]

i have a 2001 suzuki quadmaster 500 4x4 that the primary cvt clutch is rusted on any ideas on how to get it off i want to try to reuse it if possible.

[Frank Angerano]

Have you gotten the nut off of the clutch shaft? The best thing I would say is let it sit for a few hours with penetrating oil. Then take a torch and warm it up. NO CRAZY HEAT! Just enough to expand the metal.  If nothing else works you may have to get a wheel puller and grab it.   

Keep in mind the torch used the wrong way could burn up seals. So be careful. 

[mrfartsalot]

@Frank Angerano  the nut is off and the clutch comes off the shaft in pieces and the center shaft that the belt rides on is what is rusted on