How do I remove the counter bal gear on a 02 trx fm crank

[blueice]

I have a bad rod on 02 450 trx fm crank. I need to remove the crank pin but the counter bal gear thats on the crank is giving me a hard time. Tryed to use a puller on it but its flexing and I dont want to brake it. Was going to put some heat to it but thought I might ask someone out there for a little advise Thanks

[trxjunky]

yes put heat on it and some kind of lubricant.
i had the same problem with my TRX and did this and it finally gave.

[blueice]

Thanks for the info. I thought it might need some heat and I figured somebody out there ran across the same problem.

[trxjunky]

did that work for u?
if it didnt, then drench it with brake cleaner and let it set for about an hour and heat it again and try

[blueice]

Thanks it worked. Appreciate the help.

[mud99]

Welcome to the forums.