Installation; Oil Line Fittings - Buell 2009 XB Series Service Manual

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OIL LINE FITTINGS

REMOVAL
PART NUMBER
B-41623-B OIL LINE REMOVER
1. See Figure 3-96. Close the OIL LINE REMOVER (Part
No. B-41623-B) over the oil line. Match the notches in the
tool flange to the U-bends in the spring clip.
2. See Figure 3-97. Rotate the tool to expand the spring clip
out of the groove in the oil fitting.
3. Using finger and thumb to hold the OIL LINE
REMOVER (Part No. B-41623-B) squarely against the fit-
ting to keep the spring clip expanded. Use only enough
pressure to hold the tool square. Excess pressure will
prevent simultaneously pulling the line and tool from the
fitting.
4. Pull the oil line and the tool from the fitting.
5. Repeat to remove the remaining oil lines.
6. Remove oil line fittings and plug the holes until they can
be replaced.
sm00205
Figure 3-96. Oil Line Remover
TOOL NAME
sm00206
Figure 3-97. Oil Line Fitting with Spring Clip

INSTALLATION

1. Install oil line fittings with o-ring into swingarm and tighten
to 108-156 in-lbs (12-17.6 Nm).
2. See Figure 3-98. Push the correct flanged oil line into the
correct fitting in the swingarm until each one clicks in place
under the spring clip.
3. Lightly tug on oil line to verify that it is securely locked to
fitting and the spring clip is seated in the oil line fitting
groove.
4. Check oil level and add oil if required.
5. After running engine:
a. Inspect oil fittings for oil leaks.
b. Check oil level and add oil if required.
2009 XB Service: Engine 3-69
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