2002 Buell X1: Engine 3-53
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14. Remove crankcase retaining ring from crankcase bore.
a. Pace the crankcase half on a flat surface with the
outboard side facing up.
b. Obtain the two-piece TIMKEN SNAP RING
REMOVER/INSTALLER (HD-44069).
c. See Figure 3-81. With the gap in the retaining ring
being the 12 o’clock position, place the two claws so
that the slotted sides engage the inside edge of the
retaining 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 retaining ring.
e. See Figure 3-82. Inserting the tips of a large retain-
ing ring pliers (Snap-On PR-56A) into one hole in
each claw, compress the retaining ring and remove
it from the crankcase bore.
f. Loosen allen head screws and remove claws from
retaining ring.
Figure 3-79. Removing Sprocket Shaft Inner Timken
Bearing (Typical)
Figure 3-80. Sprocket Shaft Outer Race Removal
8203
1
1. All Purpose Claw Puller (Part No. HD-95637-46)
2. Sprocket Shaft Inner Timken Bearing Remover
(Part No. HD-44404)
3. Penny (or suitable coin)
4. Flywheel Fixture (Part No. HD-44385) (Not
Shown)
2
3
2809
Crankshaft Bearing Tool
(Part No HD-9457-101)
Figure 3-81. Install Claws on Snap Ring
Figure 3-82. Remove Snap-Ring From Crankcase Bore