Once you have the big bolt removed (and ideally you've been using a flywheel lock - 'cos you'll need that to apply the monster torque needed to refit the big bolt) you then need to use a (harmonic) balancer puller tool.

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Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Thanks- yea I've got a 30" breaker (+pipe) and the 27mm socket, I'm just waiting on the flywheel lock tool, seems like its stuck somewhere in the magic kingsom of usps.

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Agreed.

The M103 one is pretty inexpensive (I think I paid about $40) compared to the OM617 version, well worth the cost. Even if you use it once, you can always sell it back off.

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