How to replace oil pump gear ktm / Husqvarna 250 350

[@JCC56]

My sons bike needed top n bottom rebuild. Mechanic said bearings overheated due to low oil. I doubt he knew what caused and now I know. Unfortunately it has same problem after a few rides, but gonna have idler gear replaced, hopefully repeat damage has not occurred so may need rebuild again. Husqvarna is costing me a fortune so far for a bike with low hours. Thanks for the video.

[@epp1026del]

Nice vid. Thanks man. Keep it up

[@grantennor3492]

Awesome vid, thank you. Great graphics on you bike, I have a 2019 fe350, looking for new graphics, cheers

[@marciusj11]

Does Husqvarna FE250 2022 , needs this replacement?

[@adventureswithkatem]

Good vid bro, keep them comming

[@Dutters.dirtbikes]

Thanks 👍 the channel has been kind of dieing

[@adventureswithkatem]

Don't give up. It takes a while to kick in the algorithm

[@Dutters.dirtbikes]

@@adventureswithkatem yep for sure. Like anyone we want instant fame lol

[@bismarcktorres8747]

Can I ask you a question about my 2018 KTM

[@mattsisco1553]

You have the part number for that side case gasket?

[@brysonram417]

At minute 3:30 how do I rotate the gears do find tdc? I’m sorry, I just came off a two stroke and picked up my FIRST ever ktm.

[@Dutters.dirtbikes]

Put a socket on the crank gear nut and rotate the engine

[@eugendanciu9789]

At what time should the wheel be changed?, thank you!

[@travisconover4762]

Asap!!!

[@84042445]

hi is there any such problem in ktm sxf 350 2012 cairoli

[@keith80alexander]

Did you ever get an answer to this? Do the 2012s have a problem?

[@kevinconsole7181]

Any chance you know if a 2016 350 sx-f is the same process, or close to it? Great video.

[@Dutters.dirtbikes]

Yep should be cus this is a ktm engine

[@jg2wheels]

Can the number on the oil pump idler gear be seen just by pulling the clutch cover and rotating the clutch basket? I have a 2019 FE350, and I've read that some late 19's have the newer gear. I'd like to inspect it without pulling the whole side cover.

[@Dutters.dirtbikes]

I don’t think so but worth a try

[@zacharyshalapay2673]

How long does this typically take? I’m going to get a shop to do this on my bike because I’m scared I’ll mess something up.

[@Dutters.dirtbikes]

Like two hours

[@lucab69]

Hey man. Just did this on my bike. I didn’t notice one of the side casing bolts has a copper washer on it and can’t remember where it goes. It’s not the one for the water pump cover. Wondering if you could tell me where it goes. Thx!

[@Dutters.dirtbikes]

Only other place that uses a copper washer is for the bolt that locks the crank. It’s a spacer

[@lucab69]

@@Dutters.dirtbikes can you take a look on your 22? I’ve got a 22 gasgas and I’m pretty sure the engines are mostly the same. I swear i pulled a bolt out with a washer that holds the side casing on lol. I’m assuming it’s one of the lower 3 near the sight glass. Can I email u a pic?

[@karsonfish9454]

What is the new gear made out of, metal or plastic

[@Dutters.dirtbikes]

Still plastic but is a updated plastic

[@johnbenson2716]

Hi, do you think my 2013 350 EXC-F will have this issue?

[@Dutters.dirtbikes]

I’m not sure 🤔

[@Badunit11]

Very helpful video. I just heard about this problem and will be replacing the idler gear as soon as my parts arrive. I have the service manual for my bike but it is always helpful to see it actually done. I have a question, though. Why did you use red Loctite on the primary gear? The service manual for my 2019 KTM calls for Loctite 243 (medium strength blue).

[@Dutters.dirtbikes]

Mainly because all race teams use red for engine parts. Iv had blue not hold well before but that’s just my experience. But if the book calls for blue then use that

[@Badunit11]

@@Dutters.dirtbikes Thanks. What clutch holder did you use to put the basket back on? The KTM one is backordered until sometime in December.

[@Dutters.dirtbikes]

@@Badunit11 I just used a high end pin spindle holder from Matco tools. Wouldn’t recommend buying it tho for just this job. I’m an automotive mechanic so I have a ton of tools for lots of jobs.

[@matthewhill8182]

Do the ktm excf 250 2019 have the updated part ? Thanks

[@Dutters.dirtbikes]

@@matthewhill8182 it may if it was a later 19 build.

[@Anthonymdra]

I’m getting ready to replace this gear but I noticed my primary gear sits farther back than the balance shaft to the point it only makes contact with half of the gear whereas I see yours sits flush, any idea?

[@Dutters.dirtbikes]

Hmm that is odd. Anything aftermarket and is it the same model as mine ?

[@Anthonymdra]

@@Dutters.dirtbikes it’s a 2016 fc250, as for aftermarket, just a rekluse clutch. It doesn’t seem plausible for the balance shaft to be able to walk out since the timing chain would hold it in place. I’ve had an issue where the primary gear nut has come loose but immediately torqued back down to spec

[@Dutters.dirtbikes]

@@Anthonymdra hmmm dang yeah I would just have to see it for myself in person to see what your talking about.

[@Anthonymdra]

@@Dutters.dirtbikes do you have an email? I can send you pictures and videos of what it’s doing and looks like

[@martincooke6230]

I just changed this idler gear on my 19 FE350 and noticed when i reassembled that the primary pinion did not sit flush with the balance shaft, but was set maybe 0.5mm back. Made me check the parts list for a shim behind the primary gear, but there isn't one.

[@100868ful]

Great video! I have the 2020 KTM 350 excf. Not sure what year your husky is. Is this an issue as well with the 2020 models?

[@Dutters.dirtbikes]

It’s a 2017. And from what I was told the 2020 bikes with the updated part

[@harry101fly2]

I’ve heard bikes from 2020 have the updated gear

[@Dutters.dirtbikes]

Yep they do

[@stuartzeilon2240]

How did you get the primary gear off? The KTM service manual says to use a $200 puller. Yours magically removed itself off camera.

[@Dutters.dirtbikes]

Huh yeah it’s splined so they come right off. If it’s jammed a standard puller should work as well tho

[@martincooke6230]

@@Dutters.dirtbikes mine was glued onto the shaft with overspilled blue loctite from the factory.

[@keithpeterson6108]

@@martincooke6230 No need for loctite on those bolts or nuts. The locking tab holds the clutch nut & the other is reverse thread so that the direction the shaft spins would make the nut want to tighten.

[@somethingjuicy4337]

While you have a lot of good info in this video, I do want to point some things out to save trouble for others. The TDC locking bolt is not meant to withstand significant torque ESPECIALLY with an impact gun. you can very easily shear the tip of this bolt off, you need to use a proper gear jammer, motion pro offers a cheap $15 one. Secondly, impact guns are fantastic and can make quick work of things, but they can very easily end up causing more damage very fast on anything and applying much more torque than any 1-3 foot breaker bar. I'm not sure where you get your feeling of impacts putting less torque on things, but the 1/2 drive Milwaukee fuel impact can apply 1200 ft/lbs of torque. a 2 foot bar with a 200lb man hanging on the end is only 400 ft/lbs. I do want to reiterate I like your video, it is fast and explains the job well besides those points, I just don't want to see anyone cause damage to their precious KTM/husky.

[@Dutters.dirtbikes]

Using a hand tools will apply more turning force to the bolt than a impact. Because impacts jolt and don’t use as much turning force

[@Dutters.dirtbikes]

That’s why when you try to remove a crank bolt a engine will turn over. Where an impact will take the bolt right out.

[@somethingjuicy4337]

​@@Dutters.dirtbikes Take it as you will, I just want to throw it out there that they do have the potential to cause more damage in certain situations.

[@somethingjuicy4337]

@@Dutters.dirtbikes I haven't had much luck with that method, usually the shaft will still just spin. What method do you use for tightening the primary gear nut back up to proper torque when reassembling? proper gear jammer then?

[@Dutters.dirtbikes]

@@somethingjuicy4337 for assembly yes i torque it by hand

[@Dashriprock4]

It's absolutely pathetic that KTM has known about this problem since 2016 and refuses to own it. There have been dozens and dozens of catastrophic failures and these owners have gotten to zero relief from KTM. I can remember when Austrian bikes were Rock solid but between this and the high rate of TPI failures I'm moving on