Buell 2006LIGHTNING MODELS, Service Manual

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2006 Buell Lightning: Engine 3-31
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Installing Engine in Frame
NOTE
Vehicle should be placed onto the lift with rear tire in the
wheel vise in order to successfully perform this procedure.
1. See Figure 3-38. Install bottle jack and wooden block
under swingarm/oil tank to the rear of the oil line fittings.
2. Remove ratcheting tie down and block of wood between
rear isolator mount on main frame and swingarm/oil res-
ervoir.
3. See Figure 3-39. With engine on a flat scissors jack,
raise engine and chassis until swingarm and rear isolator
mount align and pivot shaft can be installed.
4. Tighten swingarm pivot shaft to 24-26 ft-lbs
(32.5-35.2 Nm).
5. Tighten swingarm pivot shaft pinch bolt to 17-19 ft-lbs
(23-25.8 Nm) using LOCTITE 272 (red).
6. See Figure 3-40. Route transmission vent line up
through left side of frame exiting under the left rear side
of the intake cover assembly. Install cable strap to secure
transmission vent line in place. Inspect vent line to verify
space between vent line and rear exhaust.
NOTE
See Figure 3-41. At this point it is necessary to support main
frame with overhead hoist in order to install rear isolator bolt.
7. See Figure 3-42. Using the overhead hoist to align the
frame to the rear isolator, install rear isolator bolt and
leave loose at this time.
Figure 3-38. Supporting the Swingarm (Typical)
Figure 3-39. Aligning Swingarm to Crankcase for Pivot
Shaft Installation (Typical)
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Figure 3-40. Transmission Vent Line
Figure 3-41. Supporting Vehicle for Assembly (Typical)
Figure 3-42. Installing Rear Isolator Bolt (Typical)
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