To install and remove the rear wheel sprocket I used a 10mm long box wrench on the inside and a 1/4" battery ratchet with a 10mm socket for outside. But any 10mm wrench and a 10mm socket will do the trick. Virtually impossible with a pair of pliers..In fact I can't thing of anything on these engines I would use pliers on. If you use the correct tools for the job, it will make things easier. If you don't have wrenches and a socket set, may I suggest you go buy a set..You can get a set rather cheap.