What is the best way to replace cam chain sprocket?

[samster143]

What is the best way to remove and replace the little cam chain sprocket on the crank? Last time I used a puller fron an auto store to get it off and beat it on with a deep well socket. The puller seemed to work good, but beating on the crank to slide the sprocket on seems a little distructive. Is there a better way? Thanks.

[speed20]

get a split set collar, and have them cut out for your puller (like a 3 jaw puller works great) and put it on there, tighten it up and pull them off....i know it works, i used them to pull the crank bearings off my 200x and the crank sprocket you are talking about!!!! hope this helps

[samster143]

What about getting the new sprocket on the crank? Beating it on with a deep well socket seems to be bad for the bearings. What's the best way? Thanks

[Mike Fort Laud]

HEAT......