Gosh, when I did mine earlier this year it was VERY hard to get out even with gearbox remov e d.
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That spline is a nightmare, mine was stuck fast.
Then, I think if I remember right, the bolt sits in a groove in the shaft so even when it’s loose it doesn’t come off. That had me going.. I did mine with engine in place too, not the sort of job you want to do twice!
I think this was when I chopped a hole in the battery tray to get to the rack and made up my mind to relocate the battery under the rear seat.
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Correct, you must remove the bolt entirely to have a chance of removing -its a secondary safety thing... if I comes off you are likely to have a crash....
That said, the shaft was firmly locked on even without the bolt!
Lever bars, punches and a hammer, and plenty of lube.Last edited by Bowie69; 7 November 2021, 13:03.
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Originally posted by Bowie69 View PostCorrect, you must remove the bolt entirely to have a chance of removing -its a secondary safety thing... if I comes off you are likely to have a crash....
That said, the shaft was firmly locked on even without the bolt!
Lever bars, punches and a hammer, and plenty of lube.
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