Buell 2006 P3 Service Manual page 206

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Figure 3-71. Removing Piston Pin Circlip Using
Piston Pin Circlip Remover/Installer
(Part No. HD-42317)
8. Remove the piston pin circlip as follows:
a. See Figure 3-71. Insert the PISTON PIN CIRCLIP
REMOVER/INSTALLER (HD-42317) into the piston
pin bore until claw on tool is positioned in slot of pis-
ton (directly under circlip).
b. Squeeze the handles of the tool together and pull
from bore. In the event that the circlip should fly out,
hold a shop towel over the bore during removal.
Remove circlip from claw and discard.
NOTE
It is not necessary to remove both piston pin circlips during
piston removal. Leave the second circlip in the pin bore.
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Figure 3-72. Piston Identification and Direction
9. See Figure 3-72.
always point toward the front of the engine.
Handle the piston with extreme care. The alloy used in these
pistons is very hard. Any scratches, gouges or other marks in
the piston could score the cylinder during engine operation
and cause engine damage.
10. Spread piston rings outward until they clear grooves in
piston and lift off.
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The arrow at the top of pistons must
NOTE
2006 Buell P3: Engine 3-41