Buell P3 - Main Drive Gear

2007 Buell P3: Drive/Transmission 6-29
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MAIN DRIVE GEAR 6.9
REMOVAL
1. Split crankcases in half. See 6.6 TRANSMISSION
CASE.
2. Remove transmission as an assembly. See 6.6 TRANS-
MISSION CASE.
3. See Figure 6-37. From inside case tap out seal at end of
mainshaft 5th gear. Discard seal.
4. See Figure 6-38. Place cross plate on crankcase as
shown.
5. See Figure 6-39. Assemble MAIN DRIVE GEAR
REMOVER AND INSTALLER (Part No. HD-35316A) with
CROSS PLATE (Part No. B-45847).
6. Insert bolt (2) through cross plate (1) and 5th gear (3).
NOTE
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 6-37. Main Drive Gear Assembly
Figure 6-38. Mounting Cross Plate (Part No. B-43983)
1. Main drive gear
2. Needle bearing (2)
3. Seal
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3
2
1
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Figure 6-39. Removing Main Drive Gear
5
6
4
2
3
1
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1. Cross plate
2. Bolt
3. 5th gear
4. Driver
5. Thrust washer
6. Nut