Tools for spark plug change

[krawler1]

My 2010 Apex has been having a rough time starting. I did some research on the forum and concluded that I mistakingly have moved the sled too often without it being properly warmed up. I tired to remove the plugs without any special tools other than standard socket wrenches. Big waste of time, took me a while just to figure out where the plugs actually are and then accessing them was a huge pain, I still don't know how I'm going to do the job.
Anyways, the access is limited, and my standard socket set is too big or thick to access the narrow spaces where the plugs are. So if I'd like to complete this job quickly and efficiently, what tools will I need?

Thank you
Kris

 

[yox185]

Should be a plug wrench in the tool kit.

 

[Snowmobileaddict]

Here ya go

http://www.totallyamaha.com/snowmobiles ... change.htm

 

[thor452]

the only tool that will get the plugs out is in your tool kit!

 

[cmharcou]

I use a rubber fuel line hose and once I get them loose skid te hose on top of the plug and spin it out.

 

[IH8CROWS]

the only tool that will get the plugs out is in your tool kit!

Hmm. I used a sparkplug socket and a 3/8 extension and ratchet. Came right out. Guess I got lucky? ?

 

[thor452]

the only tool that will get the plugs out is in your tool kit!

Hmm. I used a sparkplug socket and a 3/8 extension and ratchet. Came right out. Guess I got lucky? ?

or you have thin sockets cause there is not enuff room for a standard socket in the hole on everyone i have done.

 

[IH8CROWS]

?

Not sure if it's considered a thin wall or not. It came in a set of Craftsman standard sockets I bought.
Once fully loosened I used one of those antenna magnet picker upper thingys to pull the plug up the hole.

Part number on socket is # 43327

 

[cmharcou]

Re: ?

Not sure if it's considered a thin wall or not. It came in a set of Craftsman standard sockets I bought.

Part number on socket is # 43327

X2 my craftsman socket worked just fine. Once I breake it loose I use an old gas fuel line to slide over the top of the spark plug and spin them out.

 

[CaptCaper]

I use the swivel plug tool in the box..simple enough.

 

[lvUP]

Here ya go

http://www.totallyamaha.com/snowmobiles ... change.htm

Thanks for the instructions on changing your spark plugs. I'm new to this so I'm just going to ask that under those 4 bolts with the blue dots are spark plugs under the headlamp pod? So you just unbolt the top and then use the spark plug removal tool?

 

[ranger1]

the only tool that will get the plugs out is in your tool kit!

I have always used my 1/4" drive socket with extension, not sure why you have to use the tools from your kit, lol

 

[maxdlx]

I use the plug tool in the kit with a 12 mm socket on an extension to get on the other end of the plug tool to break them loose. Then apin them out by hand with the tool. It holds them in nicely for easy removal and reinstall

 

[maxdlx]

Also if you remove the overflow tank it makes the one easier to get at

 

[steiner]

Thanks for the instructions on changing your spark plugs. I'm new to this so I'm just going to ask that under those 4 bolts with the blue dots are spark plugs under the headlamp pod? So you just unbolt the top and then use the spark plug removal tool?

Sparkplugs are under the caps that are held in with a silver 10mm bolt. Remove the bolt and unplug the cap/coil. You will need to twist and pull upwards to get the cap/coil off. Sometimes I use a pry bar to get them buggers off sometimes.
To add to the link with the instructions posted if you remove the steel bracket that holds the headlight pod on and the over flow tank it will give you more room to work.
Red is the coils
Yellow is the 4 10mm bolts holding the bracket
Pink is the 10mm bolt for the over flow tank

If you use a good quality sparkplug socket it will have a rubber grommet inside to hold the plug. This grommet does 2 things. First it protects the ceramic from getting broken or cracked while remove the plug and Second it will hold onto the plug so you can remove it form the engine. A short piece of rubber hose that fits on the tip of the sparkplug tip also works well for install and removing the plug. A wobble extension or a swivel for an extension makes this job a lot easier.