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2005 Buell P3: Drive/Transmission 6-29
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MAIN DRIVE GEAR 6.9
REMOVAL
1. Split crankcases in half. See 6.6 TRANSMISSION
CASE.
2. Remove transmission as an assembly. See 6.6 TRANS-
MISSION CASE .
3. See Figure 6-37. From inside case tap out seal at end of
mainshaft 5th gear. Discard seal.
4. Locate MAIN DRIVE GEAR REMOVER AND
INSTALLER (Part No.HD-35316A) with CROSS PLATE
(Part No. B-43983). Take cross plate and insert pins, at
one side, into holes.
5. See Figure 6-38. Place cross plate on crankcase as
shown.
6. See Figure 6-39. Insert bolt (2) through cross plate (1)
and 5th gear (3).
CAUTION
When removing the main drive gear, the gear is pressed
out against the resistance of the bearing inner race.
Without any support at the inner race, the bearing is
destroyed. Whenever the main drive gear is removed the
main drive gear bearing will also have to be replaced.
9. At outside of case, place driver (4) and thrust washer (5)
over end of bolt (2). Install and tighten nut (6) until 5th
gear (3) is free.
Figure 6-37. Main Drive Gear Assembly
1. Main drive gear
2. Needle bearing (2)
3. Seal
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3
2
1
Figure 6-38. Mounting Cross Plate (Part No. B-43983)
Figure 6-39. Removing Main Drive Gear
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1. Cross plate
2. Bolt
3. 5th gear
4. Driver
5. Thrust washer
6. Nut
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