200 tdi cam belt change...

[Timmy511]

ive read all the tech archive, but im still unsure about one thing, how do you get the timing gear off the crank to replace the crank seal? should it just slide off or is it going to be an arse?

is there anything else i should be weary of?

[townsend]

you will need a puller ive got the l/r special tools but difflocks kits are good but cheaper ones for around £50 can be found on ebay with a puller for damper and crank gear along with fuel pump timing pins and crank timing pins. i have managed to remove the gear with prybars before but can be very difficult.

[western]

the crank timing gear should just slide off or use a puller in the threaded holes in the front face of the gear, there is nothing else other than the woodruff key & friction holding it in place once the crank pulley/damper & front cover are removed.