Name: Buell 2007 LIGHTNING
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2007 Buell Lightning: Engine 3-93

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5. See Figure 3-131. Install gearcase cover over all gears

and onto right crankcase half. Secure cover to crankcase

half with 7 socket head screws. Tighten screws evenly to

80-110 in-lbs (9-12 Nm). Use torque sequence as

shown in Figure 3-131.

6. See Figure 3-132. Check cam gear end play for each

cam gear as follows:

a. Turn engine over until lobe of cam gear being

checked is pointing toward its respective tappet

guide hole.

b. Gently pry the cam gear toward the gearcase cover

using a ﬂat blade screwdriver.

c. Measure gap between bushing (in crankcase half)

and cam gear shaft thrust face (shoulder) using a

feeler gauge. This is cam gear end play.

d. Compare cam gear end play measurements with the

SERVICE WEAR LIMITS. Make repairs as required

if end play does not meet speciﬁcations.

7. Install hydraulic lifters and push rods. See 3.17

HYDRAULIC LIFTERS.

8. Install cylinder heads. See 3.6 CYLINDER HEAD.

9. Install cam position sensor and rotor in gearcase cover.

See 4.31 CAM POSITION SENSOR AND ROTOR sec-

tion.

10. Install any components removed to gain access to gear-

case (i.e. exhaust system components, air cleaner, etc.).

Figure 3-131. Gearcase Cover Mounting Screw

Torque Sequence

Figure 3-132. Checking Cam Gear End Play

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