Buell 2003XB9S Service Manual page 474

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CLEANING AND INSPECTION
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WARNING
Low pressure compressed air can blow debris into your
face and eyes. Always wear eye protection or a face shield
when using pressurized air. Failure to take adequate
safety precautions could result in death or serious injury.
1. Wash all parts, except fiber (friction) plates and bearing,
in cleaning solvent. Blow dry with compressed air. Exam-
ine the clutch components as follows:
a. Check all clutch plates for wear and discoloration.
b. Inspect each steel (drive) plate for grooves.
c. Place each steel plate on a flat surface. Using a
feeler gauge, check for flatness in several places.
Replace any plates that are damaged or are warped
more than 0.006 in. (0.152 mm).
2. Inspect the damper spring for cracks or distortion. Install
a new spring if either condition exists.
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Figure 6-22. Measuring Friction Plates
3. See Figure 6-22. Check fiber plates for thickness.
a. Wipe the lubricant from the eight fiber plates (7 reg-
ular and 1 narrow) and stack them on top of each
other.
b. Measure the thickness of the eight stacked fiber
plates with a dial caliper or micrometer. The mini-
mum thickness must be 0.661 in. (16.789 mm).
c. If the thickness is less than specified, discard the
fiber plates and steel plates. Install a new set of both
friction and steel plates.
WARNING
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1. Primary chain sprocket
2. Starter ring gear
3. Slots on clutch hub
4. Slots on clutch shell
Figure 6-23. Checking Clutch Shell
4. See Figure 6-23. Inspect primary chain sprocket and the
starter ring gear on the clutch shell. If either sprocket or
ring gear are badly worn or damaged, replace the clutch
shell.
5. Inspect slots that mate with the clutch plates on both
clutch shell and hub. If slots are worn or damaged,
replace shell and/or hub.
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