Should I take out the fan and radiator too then?

 

Like was said earlier take the time and do it the right and most comfortable way, so id take the time and pull the radiator intercooler ect. and the front cover snd just get it done the right way and its not like the front assembly is hard to take off any ways am i right? hahaha! but yeah definately do it that way fo sho!

 

Awesome fellas! Thanks for all the help. Im going to give it a go this weekend. Wish me luck

 

Ok I would like to add another question. What is a puller to pull the gear off with because Im not sure I have one. Can it be done gently by hand or do I absolutely need that part to keep from damaging or ruining something?

 

I wouldn't try to do it any other way than using the puller. the gear fits on the tapered shaft of the CP3. there is no keyway between the 2 so the nut basically wedges the gear to the shaft.
It would suck either breaking the gear or ruining the CP3 because you didn't use the puller.

 

Where can I get one or can someone like autozone or napa do it for me?

 

Thank goodness its done!! 16 hours later and $250 richer not sure it was worht it but it was a learning experience. Thanks to everyone for all their help it is much appreciated!!

 

Autozone would look at it and go "duhhhh errrrrr"

Sorry, not a fan of autozone guys/parts

 

Oh i worded that funny but i just meant if they could get the tools i needed to do the job that was my bad.

 

haha

Yes mostly any auto parts store will let you rent their tools for free. They are $$$ as the fan remover tool is over $100 I believe but you get 100% of your money back when you return it.