Belt removal 99 MXZ500

[CR125HAYDEN]

Hi Guys,

I just bought a 99 MXZ500, does it need a special tool to remove the belt. Service manual is not clear on which models need the tool.
Thanks, David

 

[skno]

there is a tool in the tool kit that looks like a pocket knife only instead of a blade it has a bolt with threads on it thread it in the hole on the secondary and it will open the sheives and then ;you can take the belt off. Some peeps just yank the sheives open and wedge the belt in there a force over the clutch. Its hard to explain but u could just go to youtube and search snomobile belt removal and u will figure it out.

skno

 

[CR125HAYDEN]

Thanks, bought it used and no tool kit was with it. I will have to find a tool or maybe I can find the thread size of the tool, try and make one using a bolt and a pair of vice grips.

Thanks, David

 

[Snow Duck]

there are sevaral aftermarket one's that are not very expensive...

 

[skno]

Yes many people just use a bolt of the correct thread and length. Noe you know what that hole is for in the secondary. I think it is 7-16 fine thread you will have to check though.

 

[CR125HAYDEN]

Thanks for the input, just ordered a used tool kit off of ebay for $15. Figured that was the easiest thing to do, didn't want to break down and be stranded on my 1st ride.

Thanks, David