Harley Davidson Softail Delux FLSTN BIKE 2011-2015. Service Manual

ASSEMBLY

See

7.16 TAIL LAMP: FLSTN

for tail lamp assembly.

See

7.18 TURN SIGNALS AND RUNNING LIGHTS

for

turn signal bracket assembly.

NOTE

See

Figure 2-117

. If fender support (16) has been removed,

do not tighten luggage rack hardware until rest of fender has
been installed.

Assemble fender:

Place fender support (16) into position in fender (9).

Install but do not tighten luggage rack hardware. See

2.41 LUGGAGE RACK: FLSTN

Install fender support covers (1) using fender mounting
fasteners (4). Snug but do not fully tighten fasteners at
this time.

INSTALLATION

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

28.5-36.6 Nm

21-27 ft-lbs

Fender, rear, support
fasteners, upper: FLSTN

40.7-47.5 Nm

30-35 ft-lbs

Fender, rear, support
fasteners, lower-front, 1st
torque: FLSTN

51.5-56.9 Nm

38-42 ft-lbs

Fender, rear, support
fasteners, lower-front, final
torque: FLSTN

See

Figure 2-117

. Carefully place the fender into position.

Install fender supports using hardware and brackets
shown.

Tighten fasteners (3, 4) to 21-27 ft-lbs (28.5-36.6 Nm).

Tighten fasteners (2) to an initial torque of 30-35 ft-
lbs (40.7-47.5 Nm).

Loosen fasteners (2) and final-tighten to 38-42 ft-lbs
(51.5-56.9 Nm).

Tighten luggage rack fasteners. See

2.41 LUGGAGE

RACK: FLSTN

See

Figure 2-116

. Install nylon fastener (3) into electronic

control module tray (2) and fender.

Connect the harness at connector [7] (1).

Install main fuse.

After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is
locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift
causing loss of control, which could result in death or
serious injury. (00070b)

Install seat.

Be sure that all lights and switches operate properly before
operating motorcycle. Low visibility of rider can result in
death or serious injury. (00316a)

Check turn signal and lamp operation.

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1. Fender
2. Fender support
3. Wire conduit

Figure 2-118. Rear Fender Wire Routing: FLSTN

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2.34

REAR FENDER WIRE CONDUIT

INSTALLATION

Remove wire terminals from harness connectors.

Remove wire harness from conduit.

Remove old conduit from fender.

Thoroughly clean inside surface of fender with soap and
water until it is free of dirt, oil, or other debris.

Dry the surface, then wipe the area where conduit will be
placed with isopropyl alcohol. Allow to dry completely.

Slide tail lamp wiring harness through

new

conduit and

install wire terminals into connector housings. See

B.2 WIRING DIAGRAMS

for more information.

See

Figure 2-119

. Remove protective strip covering

adhesive on conduit.

See

Figure 2-121

. Lightly position the conduit in place.

See

Figure 2-120

. Using a wallpaper corner roller (avail-

able at most home improvement stores), roll along conduit
to purge the air from between the adhesive and the fender.

NOTES

•

Do NOT rub the conduit to make it adhere to the fender.
This will not do an adequate job of purging the air from
between the adhesive and fender.

•

Once the adhesive is in place, it requires 72 hours to fully
cure. Continue with installation but do NOT pull or try to
reposition the conduit during this period.

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1. Conduit
2. Protective strip

Figure 2-119. Removing Protective Strip From Conduit

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1. Conduit
2. Wallpaper corner roller

Figure 2-120. Purging Air Between Adhesive and Fender

FLSTF/B

FLSTC

FLSTN

FXST

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1. 1.15 in. (29.2 mm)
2. 8.00 in. (203.2 mm)
3. 0.75 in. (19.1 mm)
4. 3.00 in. (76.2 mm)
5. 2.25 in. (57.2 mm)

Figure 2-121. Conduit Placement

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FOOTBOARDS AND FOOTRESTS

RIDER FOOTBOARDS

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

6.8-9.0 Nm

60-80

in-lbs

Rider footboard screws

Removal

See

Figure 2-122

. Remove pivot screws (5) and nuts (3).

Remove footboard from motorcycle.

Installation

See

Figure 2-122

. Install footboard and secure with pivot

screws (5) and nuts (3).

Tighten screws to 60-80

in-lbs

(6.8-9.0 Nm).

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1. Rubber pad (left side)
2. Footboard (left side)
3. Pivot screw nut (2 each side)
4. Fastener (3)
5. Pivot screw (2 each side)
6. Bracket
7. Rubber pad (right side)
8. Footboard (right side)
9. Bracket
10. Clip
11. Screw (3)

Figure 2-122. Rider Footboards (Typical)

RIDER FOOTREST

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

39.4-46.1 Nm

29-34 ft-lbs

Rider footrest support screws

Removal

See

Figure 2-123

. Remove retaining ring (1) and clevis pin (4).

Pull footrest (3) and spring washer (2) from support (6 or 7).

Installation

See

Figure 2-123

. If support (6 or 7) was removed, install

with screws (5). Tighten to 29-34 ft-lbs (39.4-46.1 Nm).

Place footrest (3) and spring washer (2) into position on
support (6).

Install clevis pin (4) and

new

retaining ring (1).

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1. Retaining ring
2. Spring washer
3. Footrest
4. Clevis pin
5. Screw (3)
6. Bracket, left side
7. Bracket, right side

Figure 2-123. Rider Footrests

PASSENGER FOOTREST

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

33.9-40.7 Nm

25-30 ft-lbs

Footrest support screw, pas-
senger, left-side: FLSTN

33.9-40.7 Nm

25-30 ft-lbs

Footrest support screw, pas-
senger

Removal

See

Figure 2-124

. Remove retaining ring (1) and clevis pin (4).

Pull footrest (3) and spring washer (2) from support (6).

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Installation

FLSTN:

see

Figure 2-124

. If support (8) was removed,

install support and tighten screw (7) to 25-30 ft-lbs (33.9-
40.7 Nm).

See

Figure 2-124

. If support (6) was removed, install with

screw (5). Tighten to 25-30 ft-lbs (33.9-40.7 Nm).

Place footrest (3) and spring washer (2) into position on
support (6).

Install clevis pin (4) and

new

retaining ring (1).

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1. Retaining ring
2. Spring washer
3. Footrest
4. Clevis pin
5. Screw
6. Support
7. Screw (FLSTN, left side only)
8. Support (FLSTN, left side only)

Figure 2-124. Passenger Footrests

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JIFFY STAND

CLEANING

The jiffy stand locks when placed in the full forward (down)
position with vehicle weight on it. If the jiffy stand is not
in the full forward (down) position with vehicle weight on
it, the vehicle can fall over which could result in death or
serious injury. (00006a)

Always park motorcycle on a level, firm surface. An
unbalanced motorcycle can fall over, which could result
in death or serious injury. (00039a)

Be sure jiffy stand is fully retracted before riding. If jiffy
stand is not fully retracted, it can contact the road surface
causing a loss of vehicle control, which could result in
death or serious injury. (00007a)

Block motorcycle underneath frame so both wheels are
raised off the ground.

See

Figure 2-125

. Inspect clevis pin (1) and bushings (2).

If covered with dirt, wipe dirt off with a shop towel and
spray clevis pin and bushings with ANTI-SEIZE LUB-
RICANT.

Move jiffy stand (9, 10) forward and back to infuse LUBRI-
PLATE 110 into mating parts.

Check that jiffy stand operates correctly before using.

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1. Clevis pin
2. Bushing (2)
3. Spring
4. Spring bracket
5. Jiffy stand bracket
6. Pretzel clip
7. Fastener (3)
8. Bumper
9. Jiffy stand (all but FLSTN, FLS)
10. Jiffy stand (FLSTN, FLS)
11. Sensor (HDI models)
12. Screw, sensor (HDI models)

Figure 2-125. Jiffy Stand

SENSOR: HDI MODELS

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

10.8-16.3 Nm

96-144

in-lbs

Jiffy stand sensor screw

See

Figure 2-125

. Make a note of harness routing for ease

of assembly. Disconnect sensor connector located behind
the regulator.

Remove any cable anchors and cable straps.

Remove screw (12) and remove sensor (11).

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Installation is in reverse of removal. Tighten screw (12) to
96-144

in-lbs

(10.8-16.3 Nm).

REMOVAL

Block or jack vehicle under frame in a way that the vehicle
will not fall over. Failure to properly block and/or raise the
vehicle could result in death or serious injury. (00462c)

Detach shifter linkage.

See

Figure 2-125

. Remove the three fasteners (7) from

jiffy stand bracket (5).

Detach spring (3) from jiffy stand and spring bracket (4).

Remove pretzel clip (6) from clevis pin (1).

Remove clevis pin and bushings (2) to free jiffy stand from
jiffy stand bracket.

INSTALLATION

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

33.9-40.7 Nm

25-30 ft-lbs

Jiffy stand bracket assembly
screws

If leg stop is incorrectly installed, excessive wear can allow
vehicle to fall when rested on jiffy stand, which could result
in death or serious injury. (00479b)

See

Figure 2-125

. Install bracket.

Apply LUBRIPLATE 110 to clevis pin (1).

Place jiffy stand into position.

Install lower bushing (2) on clevis pin (1).

Install clevis pin (1) through jiffy stand (9, 10) and jiffy
stand bracket (5).

Place top bushing (2) on clevis pin (1).

Install pretzel clip (6) in clevis pin (1).

Attach spring (3) to jiffy stand (9,10) and spring
bracket (4). When properly installed, hook on spring
side connected to bracket faces upward.

Install jiffy stand and bracket assembly with three
fasteners (7). Tighten to 25-30 ft-lbs (33.9-40.7 Nm).

Attach shifter linkage.

Check that jiffy stand operates correctly before using.

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FORK LOCK

REMOVAL

Remove steering stem. See

2.17 STEERING HEAD

See

Figure 2-126

. Remove set screw (1).

Insert key (3) in lock (2) and turn partially.

Wiggle lock and pull until enough of the lock comes out
to get a grip with pliers or other suitable tool.

Remove fork lock by pulling on lock until it is removed.

INSTALLATION

NOTES

•

There is an internal boss in the left side of the steering
head opposite the external boss. The end of the lock fits
into this internal boss.

•

See

Figure 2-127

. There is a flat (1) in the bottom of the

lock into which the set screw fits. This flat must be at the
bottom when the lock is installed.

•

When the lock is correctly installed, a forward-facing flat
(2) on the lock will fit against a flat inside the external lock
boss and the face of the lock will be flush with the face of
the external boss.

Grease the end of the lock (the part that goes into the
internal boss) and slide lock into external boss.

Insert steering stem into frame. See

2.17 STEERING

HEAD

NOTE

Stem must be in locked fork position.

Move steering stem into locked fork position. Rotate
steering stem slightly, while fully installing lock.

See

Figure 2-126

. Apply LOCTITE 243 MEDIUM

STRENGTH THREADLOCKER AND SEALANT (blue) to
set screw (1) and install.

Insert key in the lock and tighten set screw (1) until lock
begins to bind; then back set screw out 1/2 turn.

Seal screw with a good quality sealant.

Finish steering stem installation including installing upper
fork clamp and handlebars. See

2.17 STEERING HEAD

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1. Set screw
2. Lock
3. Key

Figure 2-126. Fork Lock Installation

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1. Set screw flat
2. Flat
3. Lock left side

Figure 2-127. Fork Lock

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2.38

SEAT AND STRAP RETENTION NUT

REPLACEMENT

NOTE

If the retention washer is removed, the retention nut will fall
through the fender. The procedure below lifts the retention nut
up through the fender on the cable strap for ease of replace-
ment.

Slide retention nut over tapered end of cable strap so that
larger O.D. of nut rests on cable strap eyelet.

From bottom of rear fender, feed cable strap up through
fender hole.

See

Figure 2-128

. With tab (1) on retention nut (2) seated

in notch of fender hole, pull up on cable strap to hold nut
snug against underside of rear fender.

From the side opposite the tab, slide on the retention
washer (3) to lock the position of the retention nut.

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1. Tab
2. Retention nut
3. Retention washer

Figure 2-128. Seat Retention Nut

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1. Bracket for seat/pillion
2. Retention nut and retention nut washer
3. Seat strap (FXST/C/B/D style shown)

Figure 2-129. Retention Nut In Use

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SEAT: FLS, FXS, FXST, FXSB

REPLACEMENT

Removal

See

Figure 2-131

. Remove seat mounting screw from top

of rear fender.

See

Figure 2-130

. Push seat rearward to free tongue at

front of seat from slot or bracket in frame back.

Two-up seats: gently slide seat out of grab strap.

Remove seat from frame.

Installation

Two-up seats: slide seat into grab strap.

Place seat on frame back.

Slide seat toward front of motorcycle until the tongue locks
into the bracket or slot in the frame back.

Push seat forward until rear fender seat retention nut is
centered in hole of mounting bracket.

Hand-tighten the seat mounting screw.

After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is
locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift
causing loss of control, which could result in death or
serious injury. (00070b)

Pull up on seat to verify that it is properly secured.

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Figure 2-130. Seat Tongue (typical)

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Seat (FLS)

Seat (FXS)

Seat (FXST)

Grab strap

Seat mounting screw

Seat (FXSB)

Pillion (FXSB)

Seat mounting nut (2)

Figure 2-131. Seat: FXS/FXST/FXSB/FLS

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2.40

SEAT: FLSTN, FLSTF, FLSTFB, FLSTC

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is
locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift
causing loss of control, which could result in death or
serious injury. (00070b)

See

Figure 2-132

. The passenger seat attaches with a single

screw (1) at the rear and engages the seat mounting fasteners
(6) at the front.

To remove seat (7, 8, 9), remove passenger seat (2, 3, 4) and
seat mounting fasteners (6). When installing seat, insert tang
at front of seat into the channel in the frame and install seat
mounting nuts. Install passenger seat.

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Seat mounting fastener (2)

Screw

Passenger seat (FLSTN)

Seat (FLSTN)

Seat (FLSTF/B)

Passenger seat (FLSTF/B)

Passenger seat (FLSTC)

Seat (FLSTC)

5. Seat strap

Figure 2-132. Seat: FLSTN/FLSTF/FLSTFB/FLSTC

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LUGGAGE RACK: FLSTN

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

16.3-19.0 Nm

12-14 ft-lbs

Luggage rack rear fasteners:
FLSTN

10.8-13.6 Nm

96-120

in-lbs

Luggage rack front fasteners:
FLSTN

Remove seat. See

2.40 SEAT: FLSTN, FLSTF, FLSTFB,

FLSTC

Remove front fasteners (1) and rear fasteners (3) to detach
luggage rack (2) from fender.

Place luggage rack on fender.

Install, but do not tighten front fasteners.

Install rear fastener. Tighten to 12-14 ft-lbs (16.3-19.0
Nm).

Tighten front fasteners to 96-120

in-lbs

(10.8-13.6 Nm).

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1. Front fasteners
2. Luggage rack
3. Rear fastener

Figure 2-133. Luggage Rack

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2.42

SADDLEBAGS: FLSTC

REMOVAL

See

Figure 2-134

. Remove acorn nut (7) and washer (8)

from lower support.

Remove flange nuts and washers (5) from inside
saddlebag.

Lift saddlebag away from motorcycle. Remove nuts (1)
and studs (4) if necessary.

INSTALLATION

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

28.5-36.6 Nm

21-27 ft-lbs

Fender support studs: FLSTC

13.6-16.3 Nm

120-144

in-lbs

Saddlebag flange nuts: FLSTC

13.6-16.3 Nm

120-144

in-lb

Saddlebag lower bracket
acorn nut: FLSTC

NOTES

•

See

Figure 2-134

. On FLSTC models, there are no

washers between studs (4) and sissybar sideplate (3).

•

If replacing isolator (9), long (silver) threads face
saddlebag and short (yellow) threads face support.

If removed, install studs (4) and tighten nuts (1) behind
fender support (2) to 21-27 ft-lbs (28.5-36.6 Nm).

Install flange nuts and washers (5) inside saddlebags.
Tighten to 120-144

in-lbs

(13.6-16.3 Nm).

Install lower bracket acorn nut (7) and washer (8). Tighten
to 120-144

in-lb

s (13.6-16.3 Nm).

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Saddlebag

Nut

Fender support

Acorn nut

Washer

Sissy bar sideplate

Stud

Isolator

10.

Lower front support

Flange nut and washer

Figure 2-134. Saddlebags: FLSTC

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2.43

WINDSHIELD: FLSTC

REMOVAL

See

Figure 2-135

. Use a finger to raise the wireform latch

springs on each side of the windshield.

Standing at the front of the vehicle, gently pull the top of
the windshield until the upper notches (2) on the side
brackets are free of the upper grommets.

Carefully raise the windshield until the lower notches (3)
in the side brackets are free of the lower grommets.

Remove windshield from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

See

Figure 2-135

. Lower the windshield into position until

the lower notches (3) are seated on the lower grommets.

Standing at the front of the vehicle, gently push the top of
the windshield toward the rear until the upper notches (2)
fully engage the upper grommets.

Push down on the wireform latch springs (1) so that they
overhang the rubber grommets. If some adjustment is
necessary, loosen the retaining bolts and rotate the latch
springs into the proper position.

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1. Wireform latch spring (2)
2. Upper notch (2)
3. Lower notch (2)

Figure 2-135. Windshield: FLSTC

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SAREE GUARD: INDIA MODELS

LEFT SIDE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

28.5-36.6 Nm

21-27 ft-lbs

Saree guard fasteners, lower
left

28.5-36.6 Nm

21-27 ft-lbs

Saree guard nut, upper left

28.5-36.6 Nm

21-27 ft-lbs

Saree guard fasteners, upper
left

40.7-47.5 Nm

30-35 ft-lbs

Fender support fasteners - 1st
torque

51.5-56.9 Nm

38-42 ft-lbs

Fender support fasteners -
final torque

Removal

See

Figure 2-136

. Loosen fender support fasteners (1).

Remove three fasteners (2).

Remove nut (3) located behind strut cover.

Remove upper saree guard.

Remove screws (4) and lower saree guard.

Installation

Install lower saree guard and screws (4) with washers and
nuts. Tighten to 21-27 ft-lbs (28.5-36.6 Nm).

Set upper saree guard into position and install nut (3)
finger tight.

Loosely install three fasteners (2).

Tighten nut (3) to 21-27 ft-lbs (28.5-36.6 Nm).

Tighten fasteners (2) to 21-27 ft-lbs (28.5-36.6 Nm).

Tighten fender support fasteners (1) to an initial torque of
30-35 ft-lbs (40.7-47.5 Nm). Loosen fasteners and final-
tighten to 38-42 ft-lbs (51.5-56.9 Nm).

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1. Fender support fastener (2)
2. Fastener (3)
3. Nut
4. Screws (3)

Figure 2-136. Left Saree Guards

RIGHT SIDE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

28.5-36.6 Nm

21-27 ft-lbs

Saree guard nut, right

28.5-36.6 Nm

21-27 ft-lbs

Saree guard fasteners, right

40.7-47.5 Nm

30-35 ft-lbs

Fender support fasteners - 1st
torque

51.5-56.9 Nm

38-42 ft-lbs

Fender support fasteners -
final torque

Removal

See

Figure 2-137

. Loosen fender support fasteners (3).

Remove three fasteners (2).

Remove nut (1) located behind strut cover

Remove saree guard.

Installation

Set saree guard into position and install nut (1) finger tight.

Loosely install three fasteners (2).

Tighten nut (1) to 21-27 ft-lbs (28.5-36.6 Nm).

Tighten fasteners (2) to 21-27 ft-lbs (28.5-36.6 Nm).

Tighten fender support fasteners (3) to an initial torque of
30-35 ft-lbs (40.7-47.5 Nm). Loosen fasteners and final-
tighten to 38-42 ft-lbs (51.5-56.9 Nm).

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3.3

SERVICE WEAR LIMITS

GENERAL

Wear limits are given here as a guideline for measuring used
engine components. Replace components when they exceed
values listed here.

Table 3-15. Rocker Arm/Rocker Arm Shaft

REPLACE IF WEAR EXCEEDS

ROCKER ARM/ROCKER
ARM SHAFT

0.089

0.0035

Shaft fit in bushing (loose)

0.635

0.025

End clearance

0.089

0.0035

Shaft fit in rocker arm
support (loose)

Table 3-16. Hydraulic Lifter

REPLACE IF WEAR EXCEEDS

HYDRAULIC LIFTER

0.152

0.006

Fit in crankcase

0.038

0.0015

Roller fit

0.559

0.022

Roller end clearance

Table 3-17. Cam Support Plate

REPLACE IF WEAR EXCEEDS

ITEM

1.52 min.

0.060 min.

Cam chain tensioner shoe
thickness

21.704

0.8545

Crankshaft bore max-
imum ID

27.998

1.1023

Camshaft bore

0.25

0.010

Flatness

Table 3-18. Oil Pump

REPLACE IF WEAR

EXCEEDS

OIL PUMP

0.10

0.004

Rotor tip clearance

0.025

0.001

Rotor thickness variation

0.38-0.64

0.015-0.025

Rotor protrusion (pump
assembled)

Table 3-19. Cylinder Head

REPLACE IF

CYLINDER HEAD

Less than 0.05

Less than

0.002

Valve guide press fit in head

Less than 0.05

Less than

0.002

Valve seat press fit in head

1.57

0.062

Valve seat width (max)

0.80

0.031

Valve margin (min)

52.55

2.069

Valve stem protrusion (max)

0.15

0.006

Head warpage (max)

Table 3-20. Cylinder

REPLACE IF WEAR EXCEEDS

CYLINDER

0.051

0.002

Taper

0.051

0.002

Out of round

0.152

0.006

Warpage of gasket sur-
faces: top

0.102

0.004

Warpage of gasket or O-
ring surfaces: base

Table 3-21. Cylinder Bore (Twin Cam 96)

REPLACE IF WEAR EXCEEDS

CYLINDER BORE

95.301

3.752

Standard

95.428

3.757

0.005 in oversize

95.555

3.762

0.010 in oversize

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