Pull the steel timing gear off first,use an impact screwdriver on the retaining plate screws.You're likely to break the retaining plate behind the cam when using a puller with the cam in place.Once the cam is out' you should be heating the gear before removal or installation.Pulling it off cold will broach the soft aluminum, perhaps ruining the gear.need to heat it to around 200 or so degrees You can use a torch, carefully. On installation, plop the gear in boiling water for 10 minutes.
[This message has been edited by Tony P (edited 02-05-2004).]
