Buell 2006LIGHTNING MODELS, Service Manual, Page: 316 / 638

3-82 2006 Buell Lightning: Engine
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REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY
NOTE
Oil pump can be removed with engine in frame and without
removing gearcase cover.
1. Remove chin fairing. See 2.36 CHIN FAIRING .
2. Drain oil reservoir. See 1.5 ENGINE LUBRICATION
SYSTEM .
3. Remove and discard oil filter.
4. See Figure 3-119. Disconnect feed line connections (1,
6) on both sides of the oil pump.
5. Detach return line connection (3).
6. Carefully remove mounting screws (5) and washers only.
Pump will drop with screws removed. Discard mounting
gasket.
7. Remove cover TORX screws (2). Lift cover off body.
8. Remove and discard o-ring.
9. Slide both pieces of gerotor feed set, separator plate and
both pieces of gerotor scavenge set off gear shaft.
10. Remove and discard retaining ring. Remove thrust
washer and gear shaft.
Figure 3-119. Oil Pump Hardware
1. Feed line connection
2. Cover TORX screw (2)
3. Return line
4. Oil pump
5. Mounting screw and washer (2)
6. Feed connection to oil cooler
7. Convolute covering (for return oil line only)
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