Indian Motorcycle 2003 Chief Vintage, Service Manual

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Position the outer housing to the inner housing and
install the 15 screws with washers. Apply blue
threadlock to the first four threads of the housing screws
before installation.
Note: The four shorter screws are located at the
engine crankcase end of the housing.
Using a 3/16" hex bit, tighten the 15 screws around the
perimeter of the outer primary drive housing. Tighten
the screws to specification, starting in the center and
working outward in a cross pattern.
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Figure 371 — Housing screw tightening sequence
Remove the three inspection cover screws, inspection
cover and gasket. Fill the primary drive housing through
the inspection cover opening, using the recommended
amount and type of lubricant, 30 ounces of Indian brand
primary oil.
Inspect the cover gasket and replace if torn or damaged.
Apply blue threadlock to the first four threads of the
cover screws. Install the three screws with washers and
tighten to specification, using a 3/16" hex bit.
Make sure all fasteners and drain plug are tightened and
that no leaks are evident.
Reconnect the shift rod to the shift lever. Apply blue
threadlock to the first four threads of the bolt and
tighten to 15–18 foot-pounds torque.
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Use the following procedure to properly align the
engine and transmission with the inner primary housing
when the engine and/or transmission have been
removed for service.
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1/2" socket
9/16" socket
1/4" hex bit
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Place the removed component, engine and/or
transmission in position on the respective mounts in the
frame. Refer to the following illustration for referenced
fastener locations.
• Snug rear engine bolts (1, 2).
• Torque engine inner primary bolts (3, 4, 5, 6) in an
X pattern to 18 foot-pounds.
• Torque the transmission primary bolts (7, 8, 9, 10)
in an X pattern to 18 foot-pounds.
• Torque rear engine bolts (1, 2) to 33 foot-pounds.
• If needed, add shims to front engine bolts (11, 12).
Available sizes are:
P/N: 97-025, 0.012" shim
P/N: 97-026, 0.030" shim
P/N: 97-027, 0.060" shim
• Torque front engine bolts (11, 12) to
33 foot-pounds.
• If needed, add shims to transmission studs (13, 14,
15, 16).
• Torque the four transmission nuts (13, 14, 15, 16) to
33 foot-pounds.