[Buford321]

Good afternoon, in the process of installing my clutch kit and when putting the square key in, it became stuck to the point where it’s holding the secondary closed…in need of ways to release it asap!

[NMKawierider]

It usually isn't the key. Rather the head piece that's bound to the spindle. I also see your spring compressor isn't on 100% straight as well. Release part of the pressure on the puller and tap gently around the head. It should pop-up. Release the compressor a bit more and do again if necessary until it buts-out on the cir-clip.

[Buford321]

I%u2019ve released the puller completely and have tapped all around it with no luck%u2026.its a brand new helix as well, very confused on what is stuck on it

[Buford321]

I%u2019ve released the puller completely and have tapped all around it with no luck%u2026.its a brand new helix as well, very confused on what is stuck on it

The helix is stuck on, I have tried multiple ways without any luck….any help would be appreciated!

[NMKawierider]

That is very dangerous. When it releases...and it will..it will shoot straight off the end. Put the puller back on and make it 180 from where you had it and press down a hair. Then while pressed spray a little WD or PB on the spindle and tap around while backing the compressor off a 1/4 turn at a time.
You do have the spring in it...right? What is it clocked to?

[Buford321]

Brand new spring clocked to b1….it is very hard to compress any further than it is….seems like it is as far as it can go…

[NMKawierider]

In the future only compress it enough to get the cir-clip in or out. For now get some pressure back on it and tap from the top down not on the sides as you back the compressor off..and get some lube on it.