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

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1. Bearing inner race
2. Extension shaft
3. Wrench flat
4. Installer sleeve
5. Washers
6. Nut

Figure 5-23. Installing Bearing Race

INSTALLATION

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

35.3-38.0 Nm

26-28 ft-lbs

Primary chaincase housing
sealing fasteners

NOTES

•

Cover mainshaft clutch hub splines with tape to prevent
the splines from damaging the inner primary cover oil seal.

•

See

Figure 5-24

. In next step, be sure dowels (1) in

crankcase gasket (2) engage holes in crankcase.

See

Figure 5-25

. Place crankcase gasket in place on

gasket surface (2). Be sure dowels in gasket engage dowel
holes (3).

Spread a thin film of oil on mainshaft oil seal lip and rubber
portion of crankcase gasket. Be careful not to damage
mainshaft seal when installing chaincase over the primary
bearing inner race on the mainshaft.

See

Figure 5-26

. Insert

new

sealing fasteners.

See

Figure 5-27

. Tighten fasteners in sequence shown to

26-28 ft-lbs (35.3-38.0 Nm).

Install the primary chain, clutch, and compensating
sprocket as an assembly. See

5.4 DRIVE COMPONENTS,

Installation

Install chain tensioner assembly.

Install starter. See

7.13 STARTER, Installation

NOTE

Replace the gasket between the primary chaincase cover and
chaincase each time the cover is removed.

Install primary chaincase cover. Fill with lubricant. See

5.3 PRIMARY CHAINCASE COVER, Installation

Adjust drive belt tension.

10. Connect negative battery cable.

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1. Dowel
2. Crankcase gasket

Figure 5-24. Crankcase Gasket

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1. Crankcase
2. Gasket surface
3. Dowel holes

Figure 5-25. Crankcase

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5.6

CLUTCH

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

To remove the clutch without disassembly or for installation
instructions, see

5.4 DRIVE COMPONENTS, Removal

CLUTCH PACK ONLY

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

7.9-11.3 Nm

70-100

in-lbs

Clutch diaphragm spring
retainer bolts

Partial Disassembly

This procedure can be performed on the motorcycle without
removing the clutch shell or hub.

Remove primary chaincase cover. See

5.3 PRIMARY

CHAINCASE COVER, Removal

See

Figure 5-28

. Remove six bolts (1) (metric) to release

diaphragm spring retainer (2) from clutch hub. Loosen
each bolt gradually and in a star sequence around the
hub.

Remove diaphragm spring retainer, diaphragm spring (3)
and pressure plate (4) from clutch hub.

Remove friction plates (5, 7), steel plates (6), damper
spring (8) and damper spring seat (9) from clutch hub (11).

Cleaning And Inspection

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)

Wash all parts in cleaning solvent, except for friction plates
and bearing, if removed. Dry parts with low pressure
compressed air.

Check

friction plates

Use compressed air to remove all lubricant from the
friction plates. Do not wipe off with a rag.

Measure the thickness of each plate with a dial caliper
or micrometer.

If the thickness of any plate is less than 0.143 in. (3.62
mm), discard all friction plates and replace with an
entirely

new

set.

Look for worn or damaged fiber surface material (both
sides).

NOTE

Replace all nine friction plates with an entirely new set if any
individual plate shows evidence of wear or damage.

Check the

steel plates

Discard any plate that is grooved or bluish in color.
Blue plates are likely warped or distorted.

Check each plate for distortion. Lay the plate on a
precision flat surface. Insert a feeler gauge between
the plate and the flat surface in several places.
Replace any steel plate that is warped more than
0.006 in. (0.15 mm).

Hold the clutch hub and rotate the clutch shell to check
bearing for smooth operation. Replace the bearing if it
runs rough, binds or has any end play.

Inspect the primary chain sprocket and the starter ring
gear on the clutch shell. Replace the clutch shell if either
are badly worn or damaged.

Check the slots that mate with the clutch plates on both
the clutch shell and hub. Replace if slots are worn or
damaged.

NOTE

Springs are identified by a dab of paint on one face. See the
parts catalog to verify the correct spring is installed.

Check the diaphragm spring and diaphragm spring retainer
for cracks or bent tabs. Replace part if either condition
exists.

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Damper spring seat

Bolt (6) (metric)

10.

Diaphragm spring retainer

Mainshaft nut (metric)

11.

Clutch hub

Diaphragm spring

12.

Pressure plate

Clutch shell

13.

Bearing

Friction plate (9)

14.

Steel plate (8)

Retaining ring

15.

Retaining ring

Narrow friction plate

8. Damper spring

Figure 5-28. Clutch Shell Assembly

Assembly

NOTE

Submerge and soak all friction plates in primary chaincase
lubricant for at least five minutes.

See

Figure 5-29

. Install the narrow friction plate on the

clutch hub.

See

Figure 5-28

. Install damper spring seat (9) on clutch

hub (11). It must sit inboard of narrow friction plate (7).

NOTE

See

Figure 5-34

. Notice damper spring (4) orientation with

respect to damper spring seat (3).

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See

Figure 5-28

. Install damper spring (8) on clutch hub

with the concave side facing away from damper spring
seat.

Install a steel plate (6) with round edge outward and then
a friction plate (5) on the clutch hub. Install seven
remaining sets in the same manner, alternating between
steel plates and friction plates.

Install pressure plate (4) on clutch hub aligning holes in
plate with threaded bosses on hub.

Seat diaphragm spring (3) in recess of pressure plate with
the concave side inward.

Align holes in diaphragm spring retainer (2) with threaded
bosses on clutch hub. Tabs on spring retainer contact flats
on inboard side of bosses.

Install six bolts (1) (metric) to secure diaphragm spring
retainer to clutch hub. Alternately tighten to 70-100

in-lbs

(7.9-11.3 Nm).

NOTE

Always install a new gasket between primary chaincase cover
and chaincase. Failure to replace this gasket may cause
primary chaincase leaks.

Install primary chaincase cover. Fill primary chaincase
with lubricant. See

5.3 PRIMARY CHAINCASE COVER,

Installation

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1. Narrow plate
2. Regular plate

Figure 5-29. Friction Plates

CLUTCH PACK AND BEARING

Complete Disassembly

Remove the primary chaincase cover. See

5.3 PRIMARY

CHAINCASE COVER, Removal

Remove clutch assembly. See

5.4 DRIVE COMPONENTS,

Removal

all

partial

disassembly

information

under

5.6 CLUTCH, Clutch Pack Only

NOTE

Do not disassemble the clutch shell and hub assembly unless
the bearing, hub or shell require replacement. Replace the
bearing if disassembled.

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)

See

Figure 5-30

. Remove retaining ring.

See

Figure 5-31

. Support clutch shell in arbor press with

ring gear side up. Use a suitable press plug to press hub
from bearing in clutch shell.

See

Figure 5-32

. Remove retaining ring from groove in

clutch shell bore.

See

Figure 5-33

. Support clutch shell in arbor press with

ring gear side is down. Use a suitable press plug to remove
bearing.

Clean and inspect components. See

5.6 CLUTCH, Clutch

Pack Only

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Figure 5-30. Clutch Hub Retaining Ring

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Figure 5-31. Pressing Clutch Hub From Bearing

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Assembly

Place clutch shell in arbor press with ring gear side up.
Support clutch shell bore on sprocket side to avoid damage
to ears on clutch basket.

Using a suitable press plug, press against outer race until
bearing contacts shoulder in clutch shell bore.

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)

See

Figure 5-32

. Install retaining ring with flat side toward

bearing.

Place clutch shell in arbor press with sprocket side up.
Center hub in bearing. Support bearing inner race with a
sleeve on transmission side.

Press hub into bearing until shoulder contacts bearing
inner race.

See

Figure 5-30

. Turn assembly over. Install retaining ring

in groove of clutch hub.

Assemble clutch components. See

5.6 CLUTCH, Clutch

Pack Only

Install clutch. See

5.4 DRIVE COMPONENTS, Installation

NOTE

Always install a new gasket between primary chaincase cover
and chaincase. Failure to replace this gasket may cause
primary chaincase leaks.

Install primary chaincase cover. Fill primary chaincase
with lubricant. See

5.3 PRIMARY CHAINCASE COVER,

Installation

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Figure 5-32. Install Clutch Shell Retaining Ring with Flat

Side Against Bearing

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Figure 5-33. Pressing Bearing From Clutch Shell

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1. Steel plate
2. Clutch hub
3. Damper spring seat
4. Damper spring
5. Starter ring gear
6. Primary chain sprocket
7. Narrow friction plate

Figure 5-34. Clutch Stackup

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5.7

TRANSMISSION SPROCKET

REMOVAL

TOOL NAME

PART NUMBER

FINAL DRIVE SPROCKET LOCKING
TOOL

HD-46282-A

MAINSHAFT LOCKNUT WRENCH

HD-47910

PILOT

HD-94660-2

Remove primary chaincase. See

5.5 PRIMARY CHAIN-

CASE HOUSING, Removal

Remove debris deflector. See

2.18 BELT GUARD AND

DEBRIS DEFLECTOR

NOTE

Loosen both axle adjusters an equal number of turns to main-
tain wheel alignment.

See

Figure 5-36

. Remove e-clip (1). Loosen rear axle nut

(2). Loosen both axle adjusters (3) to release tension on
the drive belt.

NOTE

Only remove sprocket nut while transmission is installed in
frame. Failure to do so will result in damage to transmission
and/or transmission stand.

Remove transmission sprocket.

See

Figure 5-37

. Remove both screws (1) and lock-

plate (2).

See

Figure 5-38

. Secure sprocket using FINAL DRIVE

SPROCKET LOCKING TOOL (Part No. HD-46282-
A) (3). Final drive sprocket locking tool must rest
against lower portion of rear fork pivot nut (2).

NOTE

Sprocket nut has a right-hand thread.

Install PILOT (Part No. HD-94660-2) on mainshaft.

Remove the sprocket nut using MAINSHAFT
LOCKNUT WRENCH (Part No. HD-47910) (1).

Remove belt from sprocket as sprocket is removed.

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1. E-Clip
2. Axle nut
3. Axle adjuster

Figure 5-36. Axle Adjusters

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1. Screw (2)
2. Lockplate
3. Sprocket nut
4. Sprocket
5. Main drive gear

Figure 5-37. Transmission Sprocket

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1. Mainshaft locknut wrench
2. Rear fork pivot nut
3. Final drive sprocket locking tool
4. 3/4 in. breaker bar

Figure 5-38. Sprocket Nut Removal (Typical)

CLEANING AND INSPECTION

Using a non-volatile cleaning solvent, clean sprocket of
all grease and dirt.

Inspect belt and sprocket. See

1.12 DRIVE BELT AND

SPROCKETS, Inspection

Inspect both main drive gear and mainshaft seals. Replace
if damaged.

INSTALLATION

TOOL NAME

PART NUMBER

FINAL DRIVE SPROCKET LOCKING
TOOL

HD-46282A

MAINSHAFT LOCKNUT WRENCH

HD-47910

PILOT

HD-94660-2

TORQUE ANGLE GAUGE

SNAP-ON TA360

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

135.6 Nm

100 ft-lbs

Transmission sprocket nut,
initial torque

47.5 Nm

35 ft-lbs

Transmission sprocket nut,
final torque

10.2-13.6 Nm

90-120

in-lbs

Transmission lockplate screws

NOTE

Install sprocket nut only while transmission is installed in frame.
Failure to do so will result in damage to transmission and/or
transmission stand.

Place transmission sprocket in position. Install the belt on
the sprocket as the sprocket is installed.

If reusing the sprocket nut, apply LOCTITE 271 HIGH
STRENGTH THREADLOCKER (red) to the threads of the
sprocket nut.

NOTES

•

Never get oil on the threads of the sprocket nut or the
integrity of the lock patch may be compromised.

•

The transmission sprocket nut has right-hand threads.
Turn the nut clockwise to install.

See

Figure 5-37

. Apply a thin film of clean engine oil to

the mating surfaces of the sprocket nut (3) and the
sprocket (4). Install the sprocket nut until finger-tight.

See

Figure 5-39

. Lock transmission sprocket with the

FINAL DRIVE SPROCKET LOCKING TOOL (Part No. HD-
46282A) (2). The locking tool must rest against the rear
fork pivot (3).

Install PILOT (Part No. HD-94660-2) on mainshaft.

Using MAINSHAFT LOCKNUT WRENCH (Part No. HD-
47910), tighten sprocket nut to 100 ft-lbs (135.6 Nm) initial
torque.

Loosen sprocket nut one full turn.

Tighten to 35 ft-lbs (47.5 Nm ).

NOTE

See

Figure 5-40

. To determine proper angles during final

tightening, scribe lines (3) or use TORQUE ANGLE GAUGE
(Part No. SNAP-ON TA360) after the 35 ft-lbs (47.5 Nm) torque
is applied.

Continue turning sprocket nut an additional 35-40 degrees.

NOTE

The lockplate has four screw holes and can be turned to either
side. This should provide screw hole alignment without having
to additionally tighten the nut. If the screw holes cannot be
properly aligned, tighten the nut slightly until the holes align.
Do not exceed 45 degrees. Never LOOSEN nut to align the
screw holes.

10. Install lockplate over transmission sprocket nut with two

of lockplate's holes aligned with sprocket's two tapped
holes.

NOTES

•

New screws have LOCTITE patches.

•

Screws can be re-used up to three times if LOCTITE 271
HIGH STRENGTH THREADLOCKER (red) is applied
before installation.

•

To confirm the lockplate security, install BOTH screws.

11. See

Figure 5-37

. Install two screws (1) to secure lockplate

(2) to sprocket (4). Tighten to 90-120

in-lbs

(10.2-13.6

Nm).

12. Install primary chain assembly. See

5.4 DRIVE COMPON-

ENTS

NOTE

Never reuse gasket between primary chaincase cover and
chaincase after cover removal. Failure to replace this gasket
may cause primary chaincase leaks.

13. Install primary chaincase cover. Fill with lubricant. See

5.3 PRIMARY CHAINCASE COVER

14. Verify pivot shaft torque. See

2.20 REAR FORK

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15. Adjust belt tension. See

1.12 DRIVE BELT AND

SPROCKETS

16. Verify vehicle alignment and tighten rear axle. See

2.10 VEHICLE ALIGNMENT

17. Install debris deflector. See

2.18 BELT GUARD AND

DEBRIS DEFLECTOR

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1. Mainshaft locknut wrench
2. Final drive sprocket locking tool
3. Rear fork pivot nut
4. 1/2 in. breaker bar

Figure 5-39. Sprocket Nut Installation (Typical)

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1. Sprocket nut
2. Transmission sprocket
3. Line scribed

Figure 5-40. Sprocket Nut Final Tightening

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5.8

DRIVE BELT

REMOVAL

Remove rear wheel. See

2.5 REAR WHEEL

Remove primary chain, clutch, engine compensating
sprocket, and chain adjuster as an assembly. See

5.4 DRIVE COMPONENTS

Remove primary chaincase housing. See

5.5 PRIMARY

CHAINCASE HOUSING, Removal

Place a support under rear fork and engine. Remove pivot
shaft and spacer. See

2.20 REAR FORK

See

Figure 5-41

. Slip drive belt (2) from transmission

sprocket (1).

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1. Transmission sprocket
2. Belt
3. Rear wheel sprocket

Figure 5-41. Belt and Transmission Sprocket

INSPECTION

See

1.12 DRIVE BELT AND SPROCKETS, Inspection

INSTALLATION

Never bend belt forward into a loop smaller than the drive
sprocket diameter. Never bend belt into a reverse loop.
Over bending can damage belt resulting in premature
failure, which could cause loss of control and death or
serious injury. (00339a)

NOTE

FXST and FLSTF/B models use a 20 mm wide belt.

See

Figure 5-41

. Install belt (2) over transmission sprocket

(1).

Install pivot shaft and spacer. Remove support holding
engine and rear fork. See

2.20 REAR FORK

Install the primary chaincase housing. See

5.5 PRIMARY

CHAINCASE HOUSING

NOTE

The gasket between the primary chaincase cover and chain-
case must be replaced each time the cover is removed. Failure
to replace this gasket may cause primary chaincase leaks.

Install primary chain assembly. See

5.4 DRIVE COMPON-

ENTS

Install primary chaincase cover. Fill with lubricant. See

5.3 PRIMARY CHAINCASE COVER

Install rear wheel. See

2.5 REAR WHEEL

Align vehicle. See

2.10 VEHICLE ALIGNMENT

Adjust belt tension. See

1.12 DRIVE BELT AND

SPROCKETS

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6.1

FASTENER TORQUE VALUES

FASTENER TORQUE VALUES IN THIS
CHAPTER

The table below lists torque values for all fasteners presented
in this chapter.

NOTES

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

6.5 CLUTCH RELEASE COVER, Assembly and
Installation

10.2-13.6 Nm

90-120

in-lbs

Clutch cable fitting

6.5 CLUTCH RELEASE COVER, Assembly and
Installation

14.9-17.6 Nm

132-156

in-lbs

Clutch release cover screws

6.6 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY, Assembly

115.3-128.8 Nm

85-95 ft-lbs

Mainshaft/countershaft nuts

6.6 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY, Assembly

13.6-17.0 Nm

120-150

in-lbs

Shift drum detent arm fastener

6.6 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY, Assembly

6.4-7.1 Nm

57-63

in-lbs

Shift drum lock plate fasteners

6.8 TRANSMISSION CASE, Assembly

24.4-31.2 Nm

18-23 ft-lbs

Shifter pawl centering screw

6.4 SHIFTER, Shift Lever Replacement

10.9-16.3 Nm

96-144

in-lbs

Shifter peg

6.4 SHIFTER, Shifter Rod Adjustment

9.0-13.6 Nm

80-120

in-lbs

Shifter rod jam nut

6.8 TRANSMISSION CASE, Assembly

24.4-29.8 Nm

18-22 ft-lbs

Shifter rod lever pinch screw, transmis-
sion lever

6.4 SHIFTER, Shifter Rod Adjustment

7.9-10.2 Nm

70-90

in-lbs

Shifter rod to lever locknut

6.4 SHIFTER, Shift Lever Replacement

17.6-21.7 Nm

13-16 ft-lbs

Shift lever pinch bolt: FXS

6.4 SHIFTER, Shift Lever Replacement

24.4-29.9 Nm

18-22 ft-lbs

Shift lever pinch bolts: all but FXS

6.6 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY, Installation

31.2-33.9 Nm

23-25 ft-lbs

Transmission bearing housing screw

6.6 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY, Installation

19.0-28.5 Nm

14-21 ft-lbs

Transmission drain plug

6.8 TRANSMISSION CASE, Installation

19.0-28.5 Nm

14-21 ft-lbs

Transmission drain plug

6.8 TRANSMISSION CASE, Installation

20.3 Nm

15 ft-lbs

Transmission mounting bolts, 1st torque

6.8 TRANSMISSION CASE, Installation

46.1-52.9 Nm

34-39 ft-lbs

Transmission mounting bolts, final torque

6.6 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY, Installation

10.2-13.6 Nm

90-120

in-lbs

Transmission top cover

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6.2

SPECIFICATIONS: TRANSMISSION

SPECIFICATIONS

Table 6-1. Transmission Specifications

DATA

TRANSMISSION

6-speed forward constant

mesh

Type

Part No. 99851-05 (qt)

FORMULA+ TRANSMISSION
AND PRIMARY CHAINCASE
LUBRICANT

Part No. 99824-03/00QT (qt)

SYN3 20W50 Oil

32 oz. (946.4 ml)

Capacity (dry)

Table 6-2. Transmission Gear Ratios

GEAR RATIO

GEAR

3.34

First (low)

2.31

Second

1.72

Third

1.39

Fourth

1.19

Fifth

1.00

Sixth (high)

NOTE

Final gear ratios indicate the number of mainshaft revolutions
required to drive the output sprocket one revolution.

SERVICE WEAR LIMITS

Table 6-3. Main Drive Gear Specifications

MAIN DRIVE GEAR (6th)

0.0076-0.043

0.0003-0.0017

Bearing fit in transmission
case (loose)

0.025-0.076

0.001-0.003

Fit in bearing (press-fit)

none

End play

Table 6-4. Mainshaft Tolerance Specifications

IN.

MAINSHAFT TOLERANCE

0.00-0.08

0.000-0.003

Mainshaft runout

none

Mainshaft end play

0.05-0.66

0.002-0.026

5th gear end play (axial)

0.009-0.052

0.0004-0.0020

5th gear clearance (radial)

0.023-0.056

0.0009-0.0022

Main drive gear (6th) fit

Table 6-5. Countershaft Tolerance Specifications

COUNTERSHAFT
TOLERANCE

0.00-0.08

0.000-0.003

Countershaft runout

0.025-0.08

0.001-0.003

Countershaft end play

0.03-0.58

0.001-0.023

1st gear end play (axial)

0.010-0.052

0.0004-0.0020

1st gear clearance (radial)

0.03-1.02

0.001-0.40

2nd gear end play (axial)

0.010-0.052

0.0004-0.0020

2nd gear clearance
(radial)

0.03-1.07

0.001-0.042

3rd gear end play (axial)

0.010-0.052

0.0004-0.0020

3rd gear clearance
(radial)

0.03-0.71

0.001-0.028

4th gear end play (axial)

0.010-0.052

0.0004-0.0020

4th gear clearance
(radial)

Table 6-6. Shifter Dog Clearance Specifications

SHIFTER DOG

0.33-3.07

0.013-0.121

1st

0.41-3.51

0.016-0.138

2nd

0.25-3.17

0.010-0.125

3rd

0.46-3.28

0.018-0.129

4th

0.18-2.97

0.007-0.117

5th

0.56-3.33

0.022-0.131

6th

Table 6-7. Bearing Housing Bearing Specifications

BEARING HOUSING
BEARING

0.0025-0.0356

0.0001-0.0014

Fit in bearing housing (tight)

-0.010

-0.0004

Fit on countershaft (tight)

+0.030

+0.0012

Fit on countershaft (loose)

-0.010

-0.0004

Fit on mainshaft (tight)

+0.030

+0.0012

Fit on mainshaft (loose)

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6.3

TRANSMISSION

POWER FLOW

See

Figure 6-1

. The 6-speed transmission consists of two

parallel shafts supporting six gears each. The longer, or
mainshaft (7), also supports the clutch and serves as the input
shaft. The shorter shaft is called the countershaft (8).

Each gear on the mainshaft is in constant mesh with a corres-
ponding gear on the countershaft. Each of these six pairs of
gears makes up a different speed in the transmission.

The transmission gears are divided into two types, gears that
rotate with the shaft, and gears that spin freely on the shaft. A
gear that rotates with the shaft always meshes with a free-
wheeling gear. Also, three dog rings are able to slide sideways
on the shaft. These dog rings are used to change transmission
speeds. The dogs on the sides of dog rings engage dogs on
adjacent freewheeling gears, transmitting power through the
transmission.

Gear shifting is accomplished by three forks which fit into
grooves machined into the dog rings that slide on the guide
hubs. The position of the shifter forks is controlled by a drum-
shaped shifter cam located in the transmission bearing housing.

Neutral

Power is introduced to the transmission through the clutch. In
neutral, with the clutch engaged, the mainshaft 1st, 2nd, 3rd
and 4th gears are rotating. No power is transferred to the
countershaft since countershaft 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears
are freewheeling gears.

First Gear

When the transmission is shifted into first gear, the dog ring
between countershaft 1st and 2nd, which rotates with the
countershaft, engages countershaft 1st, which has been spin-
ning freely on the countershaft driven by mainshaft 1st.

Now countershaft 1st is no longer freewheeling, but locked to
the countershaft causing the countershaft and countershaft

6th to turn. Countershaft 6th transmits the power to the main
drive gear and the sprocket as shown (1).

Second Gear

Second gear is engaged when the dog ring between counter-
shaft 1st and 2nd is shifted out of countershaft 1st and engages
countershaft 2nd. This locks countershaft 2nd to the counter-
shaft to complete the power flow as shown (2).

Third Gear

Two shifter forks are used to make the shift from second to
third. One fork moves the dog ring between countershaft 1st
and 2nd to its neutral position. At the same time another fork
engages the dog ring between countershaft 3rd and 4th with
countershaft 3rd. This locks countershaft 3rd to the countershaft
to complete the power flow as shown (3).

Fourth Gear

Fourth gear is engaged when the dog ring between counter-
shaft 3rd and 4th is shifted out of countershaft 3rd and engages
countershaft 4th. This locks countershaft 4th to the countershaft
to complete the power flow as shown (4).

Fifth Gear

Two shifter forks are used to make the shift from fourth to fifth.
One fork moves the dog ring between countershaft 3rd and
4th to its neutral position. At the same time another fork
engages the dog ring between mainshaft 5th and 6th with
mainshaft 5th. This locks mainshaft 5th to the mainshaft to
complete the power flow as shown (5).

Sixth Gear

The shift from fifth to sixth gear occurs when the dog ring
between mainshaft 5th and 6th is shifted out of mainshaft 5th.
It is shifted directly into the main drive gear (6th gear). The
main drive gear is locked to the mainshaft. this results in a
direct one-to-one drive ratio from the clutch to the sprocket as
shown (6).

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6-4 2013 Softail Service: Transmission

Harley Davidson Softail Delux FLSTN BIKE 2011-2015. Service Manual - page 39