Buell 2003XB9S Service Manual page 476

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Replacing Clutch Shell Bearing
Removal
The XB9S clutch shell uses a caged needle bearing that cor-
responds to an inner race installed on the clutch hub.
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1. Removal end of bearing tool
2. Installation end of bearing tool
3. Bearing guide, installer
Figure 6-26. Clutch Shell Bearing Remover/Installer
B-45926
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Figure 6-27. Removing Clutch Shell Needle Bearing
1. See Figure 6-27. Place clutch shell on support blocks
with sprocket side facing up.
NOTE
The CLUTCH SHELL BEARING REMOVER/INSTALLER
(Part No. B-45926) is clearly marked for removal and installa-
tion purposes.
2. See Figure 6-27. Insert removal end of tool into bearing
assembly and remove bearing from clutch shell.
3. Continue with CLEANING AND
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INSPECTION.
Installation
1. See Figure 6-28. Remove bearing guide from end of
CLUTCH SHELL BEARING REMOVER/INSTALLER
(Part No. B-45926).
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1. Place needle bearing on tool in this location
2. Bearing guide
Figure 6-28. Bearing Installer
2. Place new needle bearing onto installer end of tool and
insert the bearing guide to prevent the bearing from fall-
ing off during installation and to align bearing with clutch
shell.
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Figure 6-29. Installing Clutch Shell Needle Bearing
Clutch Shell Bearing Remover/Installer B-45926
3. See Figure 6-29. Place clutch shell on support blocks
with sprocket side facing up.
4. Press bearing into clutch shell until tool bottoms on the
shell. This will be the correct installed height.
2003 Buell XB9S: Drive/Transmission
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Needle bearing
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