2002 Buell P3: Engine 3-65
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DISASSEMBLY
Crankcase Halves
1. See 3.5 CYLINDER HEAD. Remove cylinder head.
After removing cylinder, install plastic or rubber hose
over cylinder studs. Lifting or moving crankcase by
grasping studs will cause cylinder stud damage.
2. See 3.6 CYLINDER AND PISTON. Remove cylinder and
piston.
3. See 3.13 OIL PUMP. Remove oil pump.
4. See 3.16 GEARCASE COVER AND CAM GEARS.
Remove gearcase components.
5. See 6.2 PRIMARY CHAIN. Remove primary cover and
primary drive/clutch components.
6. See 5.7 STARTER. Remove starter motor.
7. See Figure 3-115. Remove screws and rear engine
mount bolts securing crankcase halves together.
8. Tap crankcase with plastic mallet to loosen and separate
the halves.
The next step requires using a press. Wear eye protec-
tion and make certain set-up is stable. The pressure
Figure 3-115. Crankcase Hardware
1. Crankcase Set
2. Bottom Case T40 TORX Bolt – 5/16-18 X 3-1/2 in. long (5)
3. Washer 21/64 x 9/16 x 19 (14)
4. Hex Socket Head Screw – 3/8-16 X 4-1/2 in. long (1)
5. Spacer (1)
6. Washer - 3/8 I.D. X 13/16 O.D. (1)
7. Nyloc, Hex Locknut - 3/8-16
8. Hex Socket Head Screw – 5/16-18 X 2-1/2 in. long (9)
9. Rear Isolator
10. Screw (4)
11. Washer (4)
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