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3.24

CAM COMPARTMENT AND COMPONENTS

CAM SUPPORT PLATE AND COVER
REMOVAL

TOOL NAME

PART NUMBER

SCREAMIN' EAGLE MAGNETIC
LIFTER HOLDERS

93979-10

CRANKSHAFT/CAMSHAFT
SPROCKET LOCKING TOOL

HD-47941

Prepare Engine

NOTE

The following steps outline removal with the rest of the engine
intact. If performing a complete engine overhaul, perform all
steps under

3.16 TOP END OVERHAUL: DISASSEMBLY

Remove breather assembly, rocker arm support plate,
pushrods and pushrod covers. Do not remove lifters. See
appropriate topics under

3.16 TOP END OVERHAUL:

DISASSEMBLY

See

Figure 3-90

. Support lifters using SCREAMIN' EAGLE

MAGNETIC LIFTER HOLDERS (Part No. 93979-10).

NOTE

Label cam cover screws to aid during assembly.

See

Figure 3-89

. Remove the socket head screws to

release the cam cover. Remove and discard the cam cover
gasket.

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Figure 3-89. Cam Cover Screws

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Figure 3-90. SCREAMIN' EAGLE Magnetic Lifter Holder

Cam Chain and Sprockets Removal

See

Figure 3-91

. Using a colored marker, mark one of the

links (1) of the primary cam chain to identify the visible
side. Maintaining the original direction of rotation during
assembly may prolong service life.

NOTE

Use a piece of wire in retention hole (6) to keep cam chain
tensioner components assembled.

Remove primary cam chain tensioner fasteners (4) and
primary cam chain tensioner (3).

NOTE

Verify side of tool labeled "crank side" faces crankshaft
sprocket.

See

Figure 3-92

. Install CRANKSHAFT/CAMSHAFT

SPROCKET LOCKING TOOL (Part No. HD-47941)
between cam sprocket (2) and crank sprocket (5).

Be sure to follow manufacturer's instructions when using
propane

torches.

Failure

follow

manufacturer's

instructions can cause a fire, which could result in death
or serious injury. (00465c)

•

Avoid directing heat toward any fuel system com-
ponent. Extreme heat can cause fuel ignition/explosion
resulting in death or serious injury.

•

Avoid directing heat toward any electrical system
component.

NOTES

•

Only use approved methods for removing rear cam bolt.
Other methods of removal, such as the use of a large

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breaker bar, may result in damage to chain drive and other
components.

•

If necessary, soften LOCTITE by using heat from a small
propane torch. Apply flame evenly around bolt in a circular
motion, but do not allow bolt to turn blue.

Remove the rear cam sprocket bolt and flat washer (1)
from the rear cam sprocket (2).

Remove the crank sprocket bolt and flat washer (4) from
the crank sprocket (5).

Remove camshaft locking tool.

Use a small pry bar between rear cam sprocket and cam
support plate to carefully ease off rear cam sprocket until
loose on camshaft.

Use a small pry bar to ease off crank sprocket. Remove
both sprockets and primary cam chain.

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1. Link
2. Rear cam sprocket
3. Primary cam chain tensioner
4. Primary cam chain tensioner fasteners
5. Crank sprocket
6. Retention hole

Figure 3-91. Cam Support Plate Assembly

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1. Rear cam sprocket bolt (large) and flat washer
2. Rear cam sprocket
3. Camshaft locking tool
4. Crank sprocket bolt (small) and flat washer
5. Crank sprocket

Figure 3-92. Cam Support Plate Assembly

Cam Support Plate Removal

See

Figure 3-93

. Following the sequence shown, remove

four socket head screws.

See

Figure 3-94

. Following the sequence shown, remove

six socket head screws to release the cam support plate
from the crankcase.

See

Figure 3-95

. Use a small pry bar between the cam

support plate and crankcase flange in areas adjacent to
the ring dowels (2, 3) to work cam support plate and
camshafts from end of crankshaft.

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Figure 3-93. Oil Pump Torque Sequence

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Figure 3-94. Cam Support Plate Torque Sequence

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1. Right crankcase half
2. Forward ring dowel
3. Rear ring dowel

Figure 3-95. Ring Dowels

CAM SUPPORT PLATE CLEANING AND
INSPECTION

Oil Pressure Valve

Inspect oil pressure valve. See

3.24 CAM COMPARTMENT

AND COMPONENTS, Oil Pressure Relief Valve

Cam Support Plate

Measure the diameters of the camshaft bores and crank-
shaft bore. See

3.3 SERVICE WEAR LIMITS, General

Measure flatness of support plate. See

3.3 SERVICE

WEAR LIMITS, General

Inspect gerotor area for excessive wear or deep grooves.

Verify that all oil holes are clean and open.

NOTE

The oiling system is carefully designed for optimum efficiency.
All oil holes and passageways are specially sized. Avoid
enlarging oil holes during cleaning. Any modification of the
oiling system will adversely affect oil pressure or cooling and
lubrication efficiency.

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CAMSHAFTS

TOOL NAME

PART NUMBER

CAMSHAFT ASSEMBLY TOOL

HD-47956

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

10.2-13.6 Nm

90-120

in-lbs

Secondary cam chain ten-
sioner fastener

Removal

See

Figure 3-96

. Remove screws (4) and remove sec-

ondary cam chain tensioner (3).

Wear safety glasses or goggles when removing or
installing retaining rings. Retaining rings can slip from the
pliers and could be propelled with enough force to cause
serious eye injury. (00312a)

Remove retaining ring securing front camshaft. Discard
retaining ring.

Remove spacer from front camshaft. Do not mix front and
rear camshaft spacers. Front spacer is 0.100 in. (2.54 mm)
thick.

Using a colored marker, mark one of the links of the sec-
ondary cam chain. Maintaining the original direction of
rotation during assembly may prolong service life.

Slide camshafts and secondary cam chain out of cam
support plate.

Remove secondary cam chain from cam sprockets.

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1. Cam support plate
2. Front cam
3. Secondary cam chain tensioner
4. Secondary cam chain tensioner fasteners
5. Rear cam

Figure 3-96. Camshafts

Installation

See

Figure 3-97

. Align timing marks on teeth of secondary

cam sprockets.

NOTE

Do not mix camshafts during installation. The rear camshaft,
identified by the splined shaft, must go into the hole at the rear
of the cam support plate.

Place secondary cam chain around sprockets of both front
and rear camshafts while keeping timing marks (3) in
alignment. To maintain original direction of rotation, verify
mark placed on chain link during disassembly is visible
during installation.

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1. Rear camshaft
2. Front camshaft
3. Timing marks

Figure 3-97. Camshaft Timing Marks

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1. Rear camshaft
2. Small guide
3. Front camshaft
4. Large guide
5. Cam chain
6. Timing marks
7. Assembly tool base

Figure 3-98. Camshaft Assembly Tool

See

Figure 3-98

. Obtain CAMSHAFT ASSEMBLY TOOL

(Part No. HD-47956). Place crankcase side of cam-
shaft/cam chain assembly into assembly tool base (7)
while maintaining cam timing mark (6) alignment.

Place small guide (2) on rear camshaft (1). Place large
guide (4) on front camshaft (3).

Lubricate support plate camshaft cavities with SCREAMIN'
EAGLE ASSEMBLY LUBE.

Install cam support plate over guides.

Remove guides and base.

See

Figure 3-99

. Using a straightedge, verify that the

timing marks are in alignment. If they are not, then the
camshafts must be removed, realigned and reinstalled.

Install 0.100 in. (2.54 mm) thick front camshaft spacer
over end of front camshaft.

Wear safety glasses or goggles when removing or
installing retaining rings. Retaining rings can slip from the
pliers and could be propelled with enough force to cause
serious eye injury. (00312a)

10. With the sharp edge out, install

new

retaining ring in

groove at end of front camshaft.

11. Inspect primary and secondary cam chain tensioners.

Inspect tensioners for wear. Replace tensioners if
damaged or if chain contact portion of shoe material
is less than 0.060 in. (1.52 mm) thick.

See

Figure 3-100

. Be sure primary and secondary

cam chain tensioners are assembled as shown. If
assembled incorrectly, tensioners will not function
properly.

12. Install secondary cam chain tensioner and fastenters.

Tighten to 90-120

in-lbs

(10.2-13.6 Nm).

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1. Rear camshaft
2. Front camshaft
3. Timing marks

Figure 3-99. Verify Alignment of Timing Marks

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1. Secondary cam chain tensioner
2. Primary cam chain tensioner
3. Piston
4. Spring
5. Shoe

Figure 3-100. Cam Chain Tensioner Assemblies

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1. Flat
2. Hex

Figure 3-102. Expanding Collet by Turning Hex Clockwise

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Installer (1 in., 25.4 mm)

Thumb screw

Support plate

Bearing

Hex nut

Removal collet (Threaded end: left, Expandable
end: right)

9. Graphite lubricant

4. Installer forcing screw
5. Flat washer

Figure 3-103. Camshaft Needle Bearing Remover/Installer

Holding collet to prevent lateral movement, finger tighten
hex nut until bearing contacts support plate.

10. See

Figure 3-102

. Hold flat on collet to prevent rotation

and expand collet by turning hex at end of shaft clockwise.
Expandable end of collet makes contact with needle
bearing ID.

11. See

Figure 3-104

. Turn hex nut clockwise until bearing is

free. If necessary, hold flat on collet to prevent rotation.

12. Remove four thumb screws and pull support plate from

crankcase.

13. Holding flat on collet, turn hex at end of shaft counterclock-

wise to close collet. Remove and discard needle bearing.

14. Repeat procedure to remove second needle bearing.

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Figure 3-104. Bearing Removal

Installation

Obtain

the

CAMSHAFT

NEEDLE

BEARING

REMOVER/INSTALLER (Part No. HD-42325-A).

NOTE

To avoid engine damage, install needle bearings to the correct
depth.

See

Figure 3-105

. Using a dial caliper, measure thickness

of support plate.

Determine the required distance from the top of the support
plate to the edge of the installed needle bearing by adding
support plate thickness to 3.10 in. (78.7 mm). Record this
value.

NOTE

For example, if the support plate is 0.50 in. (12.7 mm) thick,
then the measurement from the top of the support plate to the
edge of the needle bearing should be 3.60 in. (91.4 mm).

See

Figure 3-103

. Sparingly apply clean engine oil to

threads of installer forcing screw (4) to prolong service life
and verify smooth operation.

Thread installer forcing screw into stamped side of support
plate (2) until threads begin to emerge from opposite side.

Place installer (6) at end of installer forcing screw.

Place

new

needle bearing on installer with lettered side

facing shoulder of installer.

See

Figure 3-106

. Aligning two large holes in support plate

with needle bearing bores, hang right side of plate on ring
dowel in crankcase flange.

Install thumb screws to secure support plate to crankcase.

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Figure 3-105. Measure Thickness of Support Plate

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Figure 3-106. Installer Forcing Screw Installation

10. Install first needle bearing as follows:

See

Figure 3-107

. Turn forcing screw clockwise to

press needle bearing into bore.

Back out forcing screw and remove installer. Remove
forcing screw from support plate.

See

Figure 3-108

. Insert dial caliper through forcing

screw bore and measure distance from top of support
plate to edge of needle bearing.

Repeat steps until bearing is at correct installed depth.
Temporarily leave tool in this position.

11. See

Figure 3-109

. Once the bearing is at correct depth,

measure from head (top) of installer forcing screw to sup-
port plate. Record this measurement.

12. Remove forcing screw from support plate and install over

second needle bearing bore. Place installer at end of for-
cing screw. Place

new

needle bearing on installer with

lettered side facing shoulder of installer.

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13. Turn forcing screw until distance from head (top) of forcing

screw to support plate equals measurement obtained
previously.

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Figure 3-107. Bearing Installation

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Figure 3-108. Measure from Top of Support Plate to Edge

of Needle Bearing

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Figure 3-109. Measure from Top of Forcing Screw to

Support Plate

CAM SUPPORT PLATE AND COVER
INSTALLATION

TOOL NAME

PART NUMBER

CRANKSHAFT/CAMSHAFT
SPROCKET LOCKING TOOL

HD-47941

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

10.2-13.6 Nm

90-120

in-lbs

Cam support plate screws

4.5-5.1 Nm

40-45

in-lbs

Oil pump screws, 1st torque

10.2-13.6 Nm

90-120

in-lbs

Oil pump screws, final torque

20.3 Nm

15 ft-lbs

Cam sprocket flange bolt, 1st
torque

20.3 Nm

15 ft-lbs

Crankshaft sprocket bolt, 1st
torque

46.1 Nm

34 ft-lbs

Cam sprocket flange bolt, final
torque

32.5 Nm

24 ft-lbs

Crankshaft sprocket bolt, final
torque

10.2-13.6 Nm

90-120

in-lbs

Cam chain tensioner fasteners

10.2-13.6 Nm

90-120

in-lbs

Cam cover screws

See

Figure 3-110

. Apply a very thin film of SCREAMIN'

EAGLE ASSEMBLY LUBE to

new

O-ring (1) and install

in groove around oil feed hole.

Lubricate cam needle bearings with SCREAMIN' EAGLE
ASSEMBLY LUBE.

See

Figure 3-111

. Verify that the timing marks on the ends

of the front and rear camshafts are in alignment.

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1. Oil feed hole O-ring
2. Rear ring dowel
3. O-ring on crankcase post

Figure 3-110. Oil Feed Hole

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1. Rear camshaft
2. Front camshaft
3. Timing marks

Figure 3-111. Verify Alignment of Timing Marks

Slide cam support plate over crankshaft and onto two ring
dowels in crankcase flange. Use a rubber mallet to fully
seat cam support plate on ring dowels.

NOTE

The cam cover and support plate use different screw sizes.
Verify screws are installed in the proper locations.

See

Figure 3-112

. Install cam support plate screws.

Tighten to 90-120

in-lbs

(10.2-13.6 Nm) in the sequence

shown.

NOTES

•

Rotating the crankshaft while tightening screws will allow
the oil pump to find its natural center. For methods of
crankshaft rotation, see

3.16 TOP END OVERHAUL:

DISASSEMBLY, Rocker Arm Support Plate

•

Numbers cast adjacent to the bolt holes indicate the oil
pump torque sequence.

See

Figure 3-113

. Secure oil pump.

Start four screws to secure oil pump.

While rotating the crankshaft, install screws (1 and 2)
until snug.

Install screws (3 and 4) until snug.

Tighten all four screws to 40-45

in-lbs

(4.5-5.1 Nm)

in the sequence shown.

Final tighten all four screws to 90-120

in-lbs

(10.2-

13.6 Nm) in the sequence shown.

With the lettering facing inboard, install rear cam sprocket
spacer onto the rear camshaft.

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Figure 3-112. Cam Support Plate Torque Sequence

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Figure 3-113. Oil Pump Torque Sequence

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Engines with one or more of the following new parts:

cam support plate, camshafts, primary cam sprocket,
crankshaft sprocket or flywheel assembly.

Install primary cam sprocket without chain using the
long flange bolt with thicker flat washer.

Install crankshaft sprocket without chain using the
short flange bolt and a smaller diameter flat washer
from bulk inventory.

Position the CRANKSHAFT/CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
LOCKING TOOL (Part No. HD-47941) between the
crankshaft and primary cam sprockets. Tighten both
sprocket flange bolts to 15 ft-lbs (20.3 Nm). Remove
the sprocket locking tool.

Rotate engine stand so cam compartment is pointing
upward. Push on crankshaft and rear camshaft to
eliminate endplay.

If engine was not removed from motorcycle, install
compensating sprocket assembly to pull the crank-
shaft to the left side of the engine. Push on crankshaft
and rear camshaft to eliminate endplay.

See

Figure 3-114

. Place a straightedge across the

sprocket faces. Attempt to insert a 0.010 in. (0.254
mm) feeler gauge between the straightedge and each
sprocket face. If the feeler gauge will not fit at either
location, sprocket offset is within specification.
Remove both sprockets and discard temporary small
washer.

If measurement is not within specification, replace
the rear cam sprocket spacer using

Table 3-41

as a

guide.

Repeat alignment inspection with the

new

spacer

installed. Remove both sprockets when measurement
is within specification and discard temporary small
washer.

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Figure 3-114. Check Alignment of Crank and Rear Cam

Sprocket Faces

Table 3-41. Rear Cam Sprocket Spacers

PART NO.

2.54

0.100

25729-06

2.79

0.110

25731-06

3.05

0.120

25734-06

3.30

0.130

25736-06

3.56

0.140

25737-06

3.81

0.150

25738-06

See

Figure 3-115

. Apply a light film of SCREAMIN' EAGLE

ASSEMBLY LUBE to splines on rear cam. Install the
primary cam chain and sprocket assembly.

Place both cam sprockets (2, 4) in the primary chain
with the timing marks aligned. Verify that the colored
mark placed on the chain link (7) is on the same side
as the timing marks and is visible during installation.

With the timing marks in alignment, start the rear cam
sprocket onto the end of the rear camshaft. Note that
the sprocket has an integral key that must be aligned
with the keyway in the camshaft.

Maintaining the position of the crankshaft sprocket
on the chain, rotate the rear cam sprocket clockwise
until the flat on the crankshaft sprocket is aligned with
the flat on the crankshaft. Install the crankshaft
sprocket.

10. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the timing marks on

the sprockets are aligned and also aligned with alignment
mark (5) on cam support plate.

NOTES

•

Both crank and rear cam sprocket flange bolts are specially
hardened and the flat washers are of a special diameter.

•

Use only genuine Harley-Davidson parts when replace-
ment is necessary.

•

If new flange bolts are not available, thoroughly clean both
internal and external threads.

•

Apply a small amount of LOCTITE 262 HIGH STRENGTH
THREADLOCKER AND SEALANT (red) before installation.

•

Both sprocket bolts must install freely by hand.

•

The crankshaft and rear cam sprocket flange bolts and
flat washers are not interchangeable.

•

Refer to

Table 3-41

11. Apply a film of oil to bottom of both sprocket bolt heads

and washers. Loosely install to secure sprockets.

12. Position the CRANKSHAFT/CAMSHAFT SPROCKET

LOCKING TOOL (Part No. HD-47941) between the
crankshaft and rear cam sprockets to prevent rotation.

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The handle of the tool is stamped "Crank" and "Cam" to
verify proper orientation.

Tighten both sprocket bolts (1, 3) to 15 ft-lbs (20.3
Nm).

Loosen both bolts one revolution (360 degrees).

Final tighten the rear cam sprocket bolt (1) to 34 ft-
lbs (46.1 Nm).

Final tighten the crankshaft sprocket bolt (3) to 24 ft-
lbs (32.5 Nm).

Remove the sprocket locking tool.

13. Install primary cam chain tensioner. Tighten to 90-120

in-lbs

(10.2-13.6 Nm).

14. Apply SCREAMIN' EAGLE ASSEMBLY LUBE to both

sprockets.

NOTE

Inserting a screw into a blind hole with debris can damage the
crankcase.

15. Clean all blind holes in crankcase.

16. See

Figure 3-116

. Install cam cover and

new

cam cover

gasket.

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1. Rear cam sprocket bolt (large) and flat washer
2. Rear cam sprocket
3. Crank sprocket bolt (small) and flat washer
4. Crank sprocket
5. Alignment mark on support plate
6. Primary chain tensioner
7. Marked link

Figure 3-115. Primary Chain and Sprockets

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Figure 3-116. Cam Cover Gasket

17. See

Figure 3-117

. Secure cover with socket head screws.

Following the sequence shown, tighten the screws to 90-
120

in-lbs

(10.2-13.6 Nm).

18. Complete motorcycle assembly.

If engine was completely overhauled, see

3.23 TOP

END OVERHAUL: ASSEMBLY

. Perform all steps.

If only cam compartment components were serviced,
install pushrod covers, pushrods, rocker arm support
plate and breather assembly. See appropriate topics
under

3.23 TOP END OVERHAUL: ASSEMBLY

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Figure 3-117. Cam Cover Screws

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3.25

OIL PUMP

REMOVAL

See

3.16 TOP END OVERHAUL: DISASSEMBLY

Remove breather assembly.

Remove rocker arm support plate.

Remove pushrods and pushrod covers. Do not
remove lifters or lifter covers.

Support hydraulic lifters from dropping into the cam
compartment using fabricated tool. See

3.24 CAM

COMPARTMENT AND COMPONENTS

Remove cover and cam support plate. See

3.24 CAM

COMPARTMENT AND COMPONENTS

Carefully remove oil pump assembly from crankshaft.

See

Figure 3-118

. Remove and discard O-rings (1, 2).

See

Figure 3-119

. Disassemble and inspect oil pump

components.

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1. Oil feed hole O-ring
2. O-ring on crankcase post

Figure 3-118. Oil Pump O-rings

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1. Narrow gerotor set (feed)
2. Separator plate
3. Wave washer
4. Wide gerotor set (scavenge)
5. Oil pump housing
6. Scavenge port O-ring

Figure 3-119. Assembling Oil Pump

CLEANING AND INSPECTION

Clean all parts in a non-volatile cleaning solution or
solvent.

Compressed air can pierce the skin and flying debris from
compressed air could cause serious eye injury. Wear
safety glasses when working with compressed air. Never
use your hand to check for air leaks or to determine air
flow rates. (00061a)

Dry parts using low pressure compressed air. Verify that
all oil passages are clean and open.

Inspect for scoring, gouging or cracking caused by foreign
material.

Inspect for grooves or scratches on the cam support plate.

Check for excessive wear or damage on lobes of outer
and inner gerotor gears.

See

Figure 3-120

. Check gerotor wear.

Mesh pieces of one gerotor set together.

Use a feeler gauge to determine clearance between
tips of lobes on inner and outer gerotors.

Replace gerotors as a set if clearance exceeds 0.004
in. (0.10 mm). Inspect second gerotor set in the same
manner.

Measure and compare thickness of each rotor in both
gerotor sets. Replace the gerotor set if the difference
exceeds 0.001 in. (0.025 mm).

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See

Figure 3-119

. Assemble the oil pump.

Verify feed gerotors extend past the oil pump surface
0.015-0.025 in. (0.38-0.64 mm).

10. If measurement is less than 0.015 in. (0.38 mm), remove

feed gerotor set and reassemble using

new

wave washer.

11. Repeat measurement and replace oil pump body if not

within specification.

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1. Outer gerotor
2. Inner gerotor
3. Wear limit

Figure 3-120. Measure Gerotor Sets for Wear

INSTALLATION

NOTE

Lubricate parts with SCREAMIN' EAGLE ASSEMBLY LUBE
during assembly.

See

Figure 3-119

. Apply a very thin film of SCREAMIN'

EAGLE ASSEMBLY LUBE to

new

scavenge port stub O-

ring (6). Install O-ring on scavenge port stub of oil pump
housing.

Slide oil pump housing (5) onto crankshaft while fitting O-
ring on scavenge port stub into crankcase bore.

Firmly push on scavenge port stub with thumb to verify
that it is snug in bore.

Inspect O-ring to verify that it is not pinched or dis-
torted.

Assemble the wide gerotor set (4). Install on the crankshaft
until it bottoms in the oil pump housing.

Install inside separator plate (2) on the crankshaft until it
contacts the wide gerotor set (4). Install wave washer (3)
and outside separator plate (2).

Assemble the narrow gerotor set (1). Install on the crank-
shaft until it contacts the outside separator plate (2).

See

Figure 3-118

. Apply a very thin film of SCREAMIN'

EAGLE ASSEMBLY LUBE to

new

O-ring (3) for crankcase

post. Install

new

O-ring in groove on crankcase post.

Complete engine assembly. See

and

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1. Narrow gerotor set (feed)
2. Separator plate
3. Wave washer
4. Wide gerotor set (scavenge)
5. Oil pump housing
6. Scavenge port O-ring

Figure 3-121. Assembling Oil Pump

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1. Oil feed hole O-ring
2. Rear ring dowel
3. O-ring on crankcase post

Figure 3-122. Oil Feed Hole

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3.26

CRANKCASE DISASSEMBLY AND REPAIR

CRANKCASE DISASSEMBLY

TOOL NAME

PART NUMBER

SOFTAIL ENGINE CRADLE

HD-42310-25A

NOTE

Be sure engine is in SOFTAIL ENGINE CRADLE (Part No. HD-
42310-25A).

Remove oil pump from crankshaft.

See

Figure 3-123

. Remove and discard O-rings (1, 2).

NOTE

Do NOT rotate left crankcase half in the engine stand so the
flywheel sprocket shaft is facing up. The flywheel assembly
will fall out of the case.

Rotate crankcase in the engine stand so that the cam
cover flange is facing straight upward.

See

Figure 3-124

. Remove the twelve crankcase bolts in

the sequence shown.

NOTE

Never move or lift the crankcase by grasping the cylinder studs.
The crankcase is too heavy to be carried in this manner.

Separate crankcase halves.

See

3.26 CRANKCASE DISASSEMBLY AND REPAIR

for inspection and repair information.

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1. Oil feed hole O-ring
2. O-ring on crankcase post

Figure 3-123. Oil Pump O-rings

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Figure 3-124. Crankcase Bolt Sequence

See

Figure 3-125

. Remove and discard rubber intercon-

nect from balance shaft support assembly.

Remove and disassemble counterbalancer assembly. See

3.28 COUNTERBALANCER ASSEMBLY REPAIR

Remove flywheel assembly from the crankcase. Inspect
crankshaft/flywheel assembly. See

3.27 FLYWHEEL AND

CONNECTING RODS

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Figure 3-125. Rubber Interconnect

COUNTERBALANCER ASSEMBLY

TOOL NAME

PART NUMBER

BALANCE SHAFT RETENTION PINS

HD-44062

HYDRAULIC TENSIONER COM-
PRESSOR

HD-44063

HYDRAULIC TENSIONER RETAINERS

HD-44408

See

Figure 3-126

. Rotate flywheel assembly to align holes

in balance shafts with holes in balance shaft housing (3).

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Insert BALANCE SHAFT RETENTION PINS (Part No. HD-
44062) inside front and rear shaft supports to lock balance
shafts in place. Locking the balancers in this position times
the balancers to the engine.

See

Figure 3-127

. Compress hydraulic tensioners using

HYDRAULIC TENSIONER COMPRESSOR (Part No. HD-
44063) (1). Slide HYDRAULIC TENSIONER RETAINERS
(Part No. HD-44408) over lip of tensioner (3) and release
tool.

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1. Bolt and washer
2. Screws (6)
3. Balance shaft housing
4. Retention pin

Figure 3-126. Balance Shaft Support (Front Balance

Assembly Shown)

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1. Hydraulic tensioner compressor
2. Hydraulic tensioner retainers
3. Hydraulic tensioner
4. Bolt and washer

Figure 3-127. Hydraulic Tensioner Tools (Front Tensioner

Shown)

Be sure to follow manufacturer's instructions when using
propane

torches.

Failure

follow

manufacturer's

instructions can cause a fire, which could result in death
or serious injury. (00465c)

NOTE

If necessary, soften Loctite by using heat from a small propane
torch. Apply flame evenly around bolt in a circular motion, but
not for so long as to turn bolt blue.

Loosen the bolts (4) on the front and rear balance shafts.

See

Figure 3-128

. Pry tabs on front and rear tensioner

guides (1, 2) clear of locking post and remove guides. Use
a small screwdriver to pry guide upward from locking post.

Release retention tabs and pry lower chain tensioner guide
(3) away from chain guide bracket assembly.

See

Figure 3-127

. Remove bolts and washers (4) on the

front and rear balance shafts.

See

Figure 3-128

. Remove front (5) and rear (6) sprockets

and balance chain (7). Remove spacers from balance
shafts.

Remove six screws (8).

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1. Front tensioner guide
2. Rear tensioner guide
3. Lower guide
4. Retention tabs
5. Front sprocket
6. Rear sprocket
7. Balance chain
8. T40 TORX screws (6)

Figure 3-128. Chain Tensioner Guides

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Figure 3-129. Balance Shaft Retention Pin

NOTE

See

Figure 3-129

. Inspect tip of BALANCE SHAFT RETEN-

TION PINS (Part No. HD-44062) after removal. If the ball at
the end of the tool should separate and become loose in the
engine assembly, severe engine damage could occur.

10. See

Figure 3-129

. Remove both balance shaft retention

pins from front and rear shaft supports. Check that ball on
tip of tool has not separated from pin.

11. See

Figure 3-130

. Remove balance shaft support housing

(5) from left crankcase half.

12. Inspect and repair components as necessary.

See

for balance shaft support assembly and outer

bearings (6).

See

for balance shaft bearings in left crankcase

half.

See

3.27 FLYWHEEL AND CONNECTING RODS

for flywheel inspection and repair information.

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1. Rubber interconnect
2. Screw
3. Sprocket
4. Spacer
5. Balance shaft support housing
6. Outer bearing
7. Washer
8. Balance shaft
9. Screw
10. Inner bearing

Figure 3-130. Balance Shaft Assembly (Front Balance

Assembly Shown)

CLEANING AND INSPECTION

Scrape old gasket material from the crankcase flanges.
Old gasket material left on mating surfaces will cause
leaks.

Clean all parts in a non-volatile cleaning solution or
solvent.

Dry parts with moisture free compressed air.

Verify that all oil holes and passageways are clean and
open.

Check ring dowels for looseness, wear or damage.
Replace as necessary.

Use a file to carefully remove any nicks or burrs from
machined surfaces.

Clean out tapped holes and clean up damaged threads.

Check the top of the crankcase for flatness with a
straightedge and feeler gauge. Replace if warped.

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