Would like very much to try the 15 tooth sprocket, but can't budge the sprocket nut! Using at least a 30" cheater bar on my socket wrench. Having difficulty holding brake pedal as advised in service manual, so headed front wheel into garage wall. Got to point whole sprocket is turning with the nut which I suspect shows the clutch is slipping. Also tried heat on nut using small propane torch. Yes, I did bend back the washer flap, but noticed the whole washer is dished. That thing's really on there.
My inclination is to go with an impact wrench. Have found moderate priced one on Amazon that claims 1050 foot pounds unscrewing torque. Should be enough. Guess it's either this or the dealer(130 miles away!). Would choose a six-sided socket as well to minimize rounding of corners. Nut is shallow, nowhere full depth nut.
I must have done this operation 40 or 50 times with chain/sprocket replacements over the years. Always found them a challenge but never impossible.
Any suggestions re use of impact wrench, what spec for wrench, alternatives?
Thanks for your help.
John
My inclination is to go with an impact wrench. Have found moderate priced one on Amazon that claims 1050 foot pounds unscrewing torque. Should be enough. Guess it's either this or the dealer(130 miles away!). Would choose a six-sided socket as well to minimize rounding of corners. Nut is shallow, nowhere full depth nut.
I must have done this operation 40 or 50 times with chain/sprocket replacements over the years. Always found them a challenge but never impossible.
Any suggestions re use of impact wrench, what spec for wrench, alternatives?
Thanks for your help.
John