Important! : clutch release bearing arm (how do you get the split pin out)

1. Phsyco_Paff Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 South East Posts: 2015 Phase 2 vts

   #1 8th July 2010, 11:57

   i recently got a recon gearbox but it didnt have the clutch release bearing arm on it.... i need to get the split pin out in order to get the arm off the old gearbox is there a way it comes out or a special tool.
   
   ive tried a punch and a hammer and wd40 it up no sucess atm.
   
   i need to get this off and swapped over as im waiting to put gearbox back in need car for work tomora.
2. werdna Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Leeds Posts: 680 Ep3 Type R

   #2 8th July 2010, 15:38

   Hammer and punch set are the tools that are used however they can be an absolute ba$*ard to get the pin out.
   
   When my clutch arm snapped i found it easier to replace the gearbox.
3. BobCm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Apr 2009 Orpington Posts: 1406 My son drives a Poseidon Blue Saxo Mk2 1.6i VTR.

   #3 8th July 2010, 19:37

   Hi,
   
   Thats a really difficult pin to knock out. Real risk of cracking the gearbox casing if you are not careful.
   
   Citroen does have a special tool a bit like a large chain link remover tool. You may be able to fashion a similar tool using a large G cramp.