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2007 Buell P3: Engine 3-77
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ASSEMBLY
Crankcase Halves
Lubricate all parts with Harley-Davidson 20W50 engine oil,
and proceed as follows:
1. See Figure 3-124. Install new snap ring to crankcase
bore (if bearings were replaced).
a. Place the crankcase half on a flat surface with the
outboard side facing up.
b. Obtain the TIMKEN SNAP RING REMOVER/
INSTALLER (HD-44069).
c. With the gap in the snap ring being the 12 o’clock
position, place the two claws so that the slotted
sides engage the inside edge of the snap ring at the
10 and 2 o’clock positions.
d. Using a 9/64 inch allen head bit, tighten the screws
to fix the position of the claws on the snap ring.
e. Inserting the tips of a large retaining ring pliers
(Snap-On PR-56A) into one hole in each claw, com-
press the snap ring and install in groove of crank-
case bore.
f. Verify that the gap in the snap ring is centered below
the oil hole at the top of the ring groove. Move snap
ring if not properly centered.
g. Loosen allen head screws and remove claws from
snap ring.
Figure 3-124. Snap Ring Installation Using Retaining Ring
Remover/Installer (Part No. HD-44069)
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1. Retaining ring
2. Oil supply hole
3. Oil supply channel
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