[1GTrooperWannaB]

Is there a trick to removing the camshaft sprocket from a 3.2 V6 SOHC cylinder head?

After removing the center bolt, I thought the sprocket would easily separate from the camshaft but I mist be missing something obvious. The FSM doesn’t call for a special tool so maybe is just a tight fit? I don’t want to damage the sprocket trying to force it off. Appreciate any advice on how to do this!

as I’m in the process of removing the camshaft assembly to get the heads inspected at a local machine shop.

thanks in advance

Mark

 

[1GTrooperWannaB]

Finally got that stubborn camshaft sprocket removed! Shout oit to Ed Mc. for suggesting heat and prying. Used the wife’s blow dryer to heat up the hub portion of the sprocket for several minutes on high and then used two plastic pry tools to force it off. There’s only about 3/16 in of engagement between the counterbore in the sprocket and the camshaft but it’s a tight fit. The plastic sprocket is actually very stout so you could probably use metal tools to pry it off without damaging it. Back in the disassembly business.