Is it necessary to remove the chain tensioner?

[CJHenderson]

Is it necessary to remove the chain tensioner to remove the head, or can I take the cam gear off to get the chain out of the way to remove the head?

[ja17]

Yes, you can get the head off without removing the chain tensioner.  I do not break the chain either, unless it is going to  be replaced. Installing the head is much easier with the tensioner removed.

[CJHenderson]

Ok thanks I'll go ahead and remove the tension arm

[MarkCan]

My chain tensioner has been removed previously. The bracket with he sprocket is still sitting in the head. It all moves free yet the shaft on which the sprocket assembly is sitting does not. I tried the puller, I tried the 6mm bolt to wiggle it but no luck. I did not apply any serious force I figure I’ll ask first. Is there something special about the removal of this shaft?

[MikeSimon]

Have you tried threading a bolt in it and pull it out? Watch for not losing the spring, once it moves.

[Benz Dr.]

I've found that there are far more reasons for removing the tensioner than there is for leaving it in place.

[MarkCan]

I've found that there are far more reasons for removing the tensioner than there is for leaving it in place.

Well, I couldn’t agree more. Now, how do I get this thing out?🤔

[MarkCan]

Have you tried threading a bolt in it and pull it out? Watch for not losing the spring, once it moves.

I tried the puller, I tried the 6mm bolt to wiggle it but no luck. I did not apply any serious force.

[ja17]

Make yourself a little puller. Find a very large nut with an opening big enough for the pin to slide through. Next find some washers and a bolt that threads into the pin. Place the nut over the opening, add washers to the opposite side and thread the bolt into the threaded pin. When you tighten the bolt the pin will be pulled out of the head through the large nut. You may have to stop once or twice to add more washers as you run out of threads.

[MarkCan]

Make yourself a little puller. Find a very large nut with an opening big enough for the pin to slide through. Next find some washers and a bolt that threads into the pin. Place the nut over the opening, add washers to the opposite side and thread the bolt into the threaded pin. When you tighten the bolt the pin will be pulled out of the head through the large nut. You may have to stop once or twice to add more washers as you run out of threads.

Thank you,
Maybe I wasn’t clear enough, but I’ve done that.
I get the feeling like something is still preventing the movement of the pin.
I’ll spray some more penetrating fluid and try again.
We are talking about fairly light forces here, correct? No heavy duty tools 💪

[ja17]

Try warming the area with a heat gun.