Buell 2007 FIREBOLT Service Manual page 261

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Installing Engine in Frame
NOTE
Vehicle should be placed onto the lift with rear tire in the
wheel vise in order to successfully perform this procedure.
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Figure 3-37. Supporting the Swingarm (Typical)
1. See Figure 3-37. Install bottle jack and wooden block
under swingarm/oil tank.
NOTE
See Figure 3-40. At this point it is necessary to support main
frame with overhead hoist in order to install rear isolator bolt.
2. Remove ratcheting tie down and block of wood between
rear isolator mount on main frame and swingarm/oil res-
ervoir.
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Figure 3-38. Aligning Swingarm to Crankcase for Pivot
Shaft Installation (Typical)
3. See Figure 3-38. With engine on a flat scissors jack,
raise engine and chassis until swingarm and rear isolator
mount align and pivot shaft can be installed.
4. Apply anti-seize to swingarm pivot shaft threads and
tighten swingarm pivot shaft to 24-26 ft-lbs
(32.5-35.2 Nm).
5. Apply LOCTITE 271 (red) and tighten swingarm pivot
shaft pinch bolt to 17-19 ft-lbs (23-25.8 Nm).
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Figure 3-39. Transmission Vent Line
6. See Figure 3-39. Route transmission vent line up
through left side of frame exiting under the rear master
cylinder under the rider's seat. Install two tie wraps to
secure transmission vent line in place. Inspect vent line
to verify space between vent line and rear exhaust.
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Figure 3-40. Supporting Vehicle for Assembly (Typical)
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Figure 3-41. Installing Rear Isolator Bolt (Typical)
7. See Figure 3-41. Using the overhead hoist to align the
frame to the rear isolator, install rear isolator bolt and
leave loose at this time.