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ok ive searched.. before i damage it, how do you remove the reluctor?

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Old 04-07-2011, 05:12 PM
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Default ok ive searched.. before i damage it, how do you remove the reluctor?
Before i take a 3 jaw puller to the reluctor ring and possibly damage it, what is the right way to remove the reluctor ring?

Ive searched on here, with no luck as to HOW to remove it. My chiltons and Haynes manuals just say "remove reluctor wheel"...

what is the proper way to remove it?

also what is the proper tool used for install?
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I've pulled them off from behind the Hub and they just popped off by hand..couple with a small screw driver..
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popped off by hand? not sure how you did that.. this thing is on there tight.. wont budge. I didnt want to risk bending it with the 3 jaw puller if its weak or thin metal..

i know the sprocket behind it is thick and requires the 3 jaw
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I see the shops press them on/off with hydraulic press.
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Originally Posted by ******
I see the shops press them on/off with hydraulic press.
ok,

i know not everyone takes their engine to shop to have this done, so what are people at home putting them on with?

still need a clear answer on removal
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it just slid off for me
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well i wonder what the hell is wrong with mine, its as tight as the hub.. maybe i might try a few taps with a rubber mallet to see if it loosens up.. its never been off before.. 70k miles on the engine.
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Originally Posted by ******
I see the shops press them on/off with hydraulic press.
A hydro press?

OP Is the key jammed in there at the wrong angle?
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Originally Posted by GR33N GoblinM6
popped off by hand? not sure how you did that..
My nuts have dropped.



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Congratulations on the nut drop.
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Originally Posted by the_merv
My nuts have dropped.



Omfg
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I used assembly lube
I put two fingers behind each side and wiggled it a little and it just slipped off.
Same deal with installing it.

That was with a 24x reluctor on a full key, I'm assuming it's he same story with a stock key and ring. (I didn't have on)
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got it off... a little coaxing with the rubber mallet and it wiggled loose.
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Originally Posted by GR33N GoblinM6
got it off... a little coaxing with the rubber mallet and it wiggled loose.
Good, just be careful with the mallet, if you bend that ring it will be out of range for the CPS
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If it's the 4x ring I though that it only check for misfires? is that wrong?
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Originally Posted by jaycenk
A hydro press?

OP Is the key jammed in there at the wrong angle?
...thought we were talking rear end gear "reluctor" on pinon shaft
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