i am having the hardest time removing timing belt drive gear. the crank bolt was cake, the pulley a little more difficult, but this on here good. Any suggestions on removing the gear so i can pull the crank out?
I’ve found its easiest to unbolt the oil pump and tap the back with a rubber mallet. The oil pump will push the gear off.
if you can get 2 pry bars behind it and put equal pressure on both sides, it should come out