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====== REF: Tools - 115 ======
====== Clutch Hub / Spring Compressor Tools ======
====== 4 Speed (1990 and earlier) Tools ======
===== Homemade =====

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|  **4 Speed Clutch Hub Tools** ((72 Ironhead XLH http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1981137&highlight=sprocket+lock&page=2))  ||

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|  **Clutch Hub Tool** ((photos by arkyboy of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=395586&page=6))  ||

|Two pieces of timber screwed together, some 1/4" \\ UNC threaded rod, 1/4" nuts and washers. It does not \\ have the center screw like the factory tool. Just tighten \\ down the nuts on the threaded rod to compress the \\ clutch springs. ((Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=395586))| This one uses an auto harmonic balancer puller as \\ a center torque shaft|
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|  **Clutch spring compressor** ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=395586))  |  **Clutch spring compressor** ((photo by IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=2023217))  |  **Clutch spring compressor** ((photo by Tribulation of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=395586&page=18))  |

====== 5 Speed (1991-later) Tools ======
===== Homemade =====

There are a number of ways to accomplish the compression of the Clutch Diaphragm Spring. \\
Some of which rely on the clutch adjusting screw (ramp assembly stud) to pull against to compress the spring. \\

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3" PVC cap w/ 5/16"x24 bolt or all-thread, coupler, nut and washer. \\
{{:techtalk:ref:tools:clutch_spring_compressor_by_trainman.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by trainman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=395586&page=16)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:clutch_spring_compressor_by_daytonasportster.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by DaytonaSportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1742779)) \\

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However, if the pressure plate is cracked / broken or the adjuster stud can't be otherwise used, below are some other ideas to compress the assembly. \\

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Also, here is a commercial compression tool modded for use without the adjustment stud. \\

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===== Commercial =====

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===== Motion Pro clutch tool dims =====

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===== Notable Modifications =====



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