Variator stuck
 

Hi everyone. I am in the process of removing my variator but it seems to be stuck. I removed the variator fan and I believe it should slide right off along with the boss pin. But it won't budge. The variator will slide along the boss pin about 1/8-1/4 inch but that's it. Here is a picture of it. I'm afraid of applying to much pressure and breaking it somehow. Anyone know why it might be stuck? Is there something holding it on that I'm missing?

I believe my buggy to be a kinroad raptor 2004. Its a 250cc.

Thanks for your help!

Chris

The boss pin should slide off the crank - Most likely corrosion has frozen it there penetrating oil or heat may get it loose.

Thanks for the help! I will give it a try.

In general I definitely appreciate the repeated help I get from the folks on this website. As I learn and get more experience I look forward to helping others out one day.

Use heat with caution. You have a crank seal right behind there and too much heat may damage it. Try to heat up just the boss pin without heating the crank if possible.

Had a lot of trouble removing the variator on my CN250 the first time too. Removing the nut was easy as I have an air gun. The variator itself would not move. I would try the penetrating oil. I tapped mine lightly with a hammer all around and finally it loosened up. Now I always grease the shaft so it slides right off. If you decide to use grease don't use too much as it could wind up on the belt.

Yes work it loose with oil.. heat should be ur last resort!!!.