Assembly/Installation - Buell XB 2008 Series Service Manual

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1. Hex cylinder
2. Threaded rod
3. Flat washer
4. Nice bearing
5. Driver (2 way)
6. Receiver cup
7. Nut
Figure 3-83. Piston Pin Bushing Tool (Part No.
HD-95970-32D)
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1. Remover side of driver
2. Receiver cup
Figure 3-84. Removing Wrist Pin Bushing
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Figure 3-85. Installer Side of Driver
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ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION

PART NUMBER
HD-34623C PISTON PIN RETAINING RING
INSTALLER
HD-42322 PISTON SUPPORT PLATE
HD-96333-51E PISTON RING COMPRESSOR
1. See Figure 3-86. Place PISTON SUPPORT PLATE (Part
No. HD-42322) in position as shown.
2. Install piston assembly over connecting rod.
NOTE
See Figure 3-87. Piston must be installed with the arrows
pointing towards the front of the engine.
3. Liberally lube piston pin with clean engine oil and install
piston pin.
NOTE
Always use new retaining ring. Make sure retaining ring groove
is clean and that ring seats firmly in groove. If it does not, dis-
card the ring. Never install a used retaining ring or a new one
if it has been installed and then removed for any reason. A
loosely installed ring will come out of the piston groove and
damage cylinder and piston beyond repair.
4. See Figure 3-88. Install new piston pin retaining rings (1)
using PISTON PIN RETAINING RING INSTALLER (Part
No. HD-34623C). Place new retaining ring on tool with
gap pointing up.
NOTE
Make sure the ring groove is clean. Ring must be fully seated
in the groove with the gap away from the slot at the bottom.
5. See Figure 3-89. Make sure the piston ring end gaps are
properly positioned as shown.
6. Turn engine until piston is resting on top of piston support
plate.
7. Lubricate cylinder wall and piston with engine oil.
8. Remove protective sleeves from cylinder studs. Install a
new cylinder base gasket. Make sure the piston does not
bump the studs or crankcase.
9. See Figure 3-90. Compress the piston rings using PISTON
RING COMPRESSOR (Part No. HD-96333-51E).
10. Install cylinder over piston.
11. Remove the ring compressor.
NOTE
Push rods and covers must be installed prior to installing cyl-
inder heads.
12. Assemble and install cylinder head. See
HEAD.
13. Rotate engine back up into frame. See
ROTATION FOR SERVICE.
TOOL NAME
3.6 CYLINDER
3.3 ENGINE
2008 XB Service: Engine 3-55