6-28 2003 Buell XB9S: Drive/Transmission
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CASE DISASSEMBLY FOR TRANSMISSION REMOVAL 6.7
GENERAL
The rear compartment of the left and right crankcase halves
form the transmission case. Servicing of transmission compo-
nents requires removing the engine and disassembling (split-
ting) the crankcase.
RIGHT CRANKCASE REMOVAL
1. Remove transmission sprocket. See 6.15 TRANSMIS-
SION SPROCKET.
2. Remove engine from chassis. See 3.4 STRIPPING
MOTORCYCLE FOR ENGINE SERVICE.
3. Support engine using ENGINE SUPPORT STAND (Part
No. HD-42310/HD-43646 or HD-43682).
4. Disassemble top end. See 3.6 CYLINDER HEAD.
5. Disassemble gearcase. See 3.16 GEARCASE COVER
AND CAM GEARS.
6. Remove primary cover. See 6.2 PRIMARY CHAIN.
7. Remove clutch assembly, primary chain and engine
sprocket. See 6.4 PRIMARY DRIVE/CLUTCH.
8. See Figure 6-45. Place transmission in 1st gear. Remove
countershaft TORX screw (1) and retention collar (2).
9. See Figure 6-46. Place transmission in neutral. Remove
neutral switch to ensure shifter drum detent is visible
indicating transmission is in correct location.
Figure 6-45. Countershaft Retainer
1. TORX screw
2. Retention collar
3. Shifter lever assembly
2
1
3
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Figure 6-46. Shifter Drum Neutral Detent
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