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2006 Buell Lightning: Drive/Transmission 6-45
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TRANSMISSION RIGHT CASE BEARINGS 6.12
GENERAL
REMOVAL
1. Split crankcases. See 6.8 CASE DISASSEMBLY FOR
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL.
Countershaft Needle Bearing
1. See Figure 6-84. From inside transmission case use a
suitable BEARING DRIVER/PULLER to remove counter-
shaft bearing (11) from crankcase bore.
Shifter Drum Bushing
1. The shifter drum bushing (12) is a press fit in the right
crankcase half. Inspect the bushing against the corre-
sponding end of the shifter drum for proper fit and wear.
2. If bushing is to be replaced, use BUSHING AND BEAR-
ING PULLER (Part No. HD-95760-69A) with 1/2 IN.
COLLET (Part No. HD-95765-69A) to remove bushing
from crankcase bore.
INSTALLATION
Countershaft Needle Bearing
1. Find a suitable bearing driver 1-1/4 in. (31.75 mm) in
diameter.
2. See Figure 6-84. From the outside of the case place the
needle bearing (11) open end first next to the bearing
bore. Hold the driver squarely against the closed end of
the bearing and tap the bearing into place. The bearing is
properly positioned when it is driven flush or 0.030 in.
(0.762 mm) below the outside surface of the case.
3. Lubricate bearing with GENUINE HARLEY-DAVIDSON
TRANSMISSION AND PRIMARY CHAIN-
CASE LUBRICANT.
Shifter Drum Bushing
1. See Figure 6-84. Using SNAP-ON BUSHING DRIVER
SET (Part No. A-157C) with a 1/2 inch adapter (Part No.
A157-8), install new bushing (12).
2. lubricate bushing with GENUINE HARLEY-DAVIDSON
TRANSMISSION AND PRIMARY CHAIN-
CASE LUBRICANT (Part No. 99851-05).
PART NO. SPECIALTY TOOL
HD-95760-69A Bushing and bearing puller
HD-95765-69A 1/2 in. collet
Figure 6-84. Transmission Assembly-Right Crankcase Half
1. Retaining ring
2. Bearing (Inner)
3. Fifth gear mainshaft
4. Bearing (Outer)
5. O-ring
6. Oil seal
7. Right crankcase half
8. Ball bearing with spacer
9. Retaining ring
10. Oil seal
11. Needle bearing, (closed end) countershaft
12. Bushing, shifter drum
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