Buell 2002 S3T, Service Manual

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2002 Buell S3T: Chassis 2-39
SWINGARM 2.19
REMOVAL
NOTE
Mark all hardware as it is removed so that it may be returned
to its original location.
1. Compress suspension to access rear fender fasteners.
Remove rear fender and lower belt guard.
2. Place vehicle on a lift and anchor front wheel in place.
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WARNING
1
WARNING
To protect against shock and accidental start-up of vehi-
cle, disconnect the negative battery cable before pro-
ceeding. Inadequate safety precautions could result in
death or serious injury.
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WARNING
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WARNING
Always disconnect the negative battery cable first. If the
positive battery cable should contact ground with the
negative cable installed, the resulting sparks may cause
a battery explosion which could result in death or seri-
ous injury.
3. Disconnect both battery cables, negative cable first.
4. Remove seat and attach lifting straps to motorcycle.
a. Insert lifting straps under frame tubes. It is not nec-
essary to remove tail section.
5. Attach lifting straps to a floor hoist placed behind the lift.
Raise motorcycle off lift until rear suspension is
unloaded.
6. Remove mounting bolt attaching swingarm to rear shock.
7. See Figure 2-60. Remove rear wheel. See 2.6 REAR
WHEEL .
8. Remove cap from oil tank. See Figure 2-61. Drain oil
tank by removing clamp (2) from drain hose (1). Pull
hose from drain plug (3).
9. Detach feed line from bottom of oil tank.
10. Detach rear brake pedal from master cylinder pushrod.
11. Remove left side rider footrest and shifter lever.
Figure 2-60. Rear Axle, Right Side
Figure 2-61. Oil Tank Drain, Typical
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2
1. Axle Nut (metric)
2. Lockwasher
3. Washer
4. Axle Carrier
5. Axle Adjuster Bolt
6. Locknut
7. Adjusting Nut
1. Drain Hose
2. Clamp
3. Drain Plug
4. Frame Tube
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