Buell 2002 P3 - 6.11 MAIN DRIVE GEAR

2002 Buell P3: Drive/Transmission 6-33
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MAIN DRIVE GEAR 6.11
REMOVAL
1. Split crankcases in half. See 6.8 TRANSMISSION
CASE.
2. Remove transmission as an assembly. See 6.8 TRANS-
MISSION CASE.
3. See Figure 6-45. From inside case tap out seal at end of
mainshaft 5th gear. Discard seal.
4. Locate MAIN DRIVE GEAR REMOVER AND
INSTALLER (Part No.HD-35316A) with CROSS PLATE
(Part No. B-43983). Take crossplate and insert pins, at
one side, into holes.
5. See Figure 6-46. Place crossplate on crankcase as
shown.
6. See Figure 6-47. Insert bolt (2) through crossplate (1)
and 5th gear (3).
CAUTION
When removing the main drive gear, the gear is pressed
out against the resistance of the bearing inner race.
Without any support at the inner race, the bearing is
destroyed. Whenever the main drive gear is removed the
main drive gear bearing will also have to be replaced.
9. At outside of case, place driver (4) and thrust washer (5)
over end of bolt (2). Install and tighten nut (6) until 5th
gear (3) is free.
Figure 6-45. Main Drive Gear Assembly
1. Main drive gear
2. Needle bearing
3. Seal
For outer
bearing
For seal
0.080 in.
(2.032 mm)
0.315-0.285 in.
(8.001-7.239 mm)
0.06-0.03 in.
(1.52-0.76 mm)
For inner bearing
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Figure 6-46. Cross Plate Mounting
Figure 6-47. Removing Main Drive Gear
Cross Plate (Part
No. B-43983)
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1. Cross Plate
2. Bolt
3. 5th gear
4. Driver
5. Thrust washer
6. Nut
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