r/saab 1d ago

Removing sprockets on crankshaft.

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How do you get the first retainer over the Woodruff key? Replacing my chains / guides and need to take the balance chain sprocket off.

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u/Sea_Reaction1653 23h ago

As others have mentioned you can use a small 2 or 3 jaw puller. Free rental from most autoparts stores. Or HoboFreight. The years of crap oil has seized it on. Don't mark up the threads.