Removal
| PART NO. | SPECIALTY TOOL |
| HD-45317 | Engine assembly support fixture |
1. Support motorcycle under fuel tank frame weldment and lock the front wheel so that the engine can be removed.
Note. To provide clearance and alignment, locate a scissors style jack under the fuel tank frame extensions to raise or lower the motorcycle throughout the procedure.
2. Remove right side cover and maxi-fuse. See 8.5 Maxi-fuse.
3. Unlock and open seat.
4. Remove airbox cover. See 1.4 Airbox and air filter.
Warning! To protect against shock and accidental start-up of vehicle, disconnect the negative battery cable before proceeding. Inadequate safety precautions could result in death or serious injury.
5. Disconnect negative battery cable.
6. With ENGINE ASSEMBLY SUPPORT FIXTURE (HD-45317) positioned under engine, remove engine from motorcycle and roll far enough from frame to remove left rear engine mount. See 2.9 Engine replacement.
7. See Figure 2-5. Remove fasteners (23) holding right rear engine mount bracket (21) to the frame.
8. Remove both rear engine mounts (19) with left and right pivot shaft spacers. See 2.33 Rear fork.
9. Clean as necessary the right rear engine mount frame weldment, and the rear engine mount bracket.
Installation
1. See Figure 2-5. Install left rear engine mount (19) in left side frame weldment.
2. Install pivot shaft spacer in left rear engine mount. See 2.33 Rear fork.
3. Orient flanged side of right rear engine mount toward outside of the rear engine mount bracket (21), and thread mounting bolts (23) with narrow washers (22) through bracket into frame bosses.
4. Install pivot shaft spacer in right engine mount.
5. Tighten mounting bolts (23) to 34-41 Nm (25-30 ft-lbs).
Note. The left and right rear fork pivot shaft spacers are inserted into the engine mounts. Verify that the pivot shaft spacers are in position before installation of the pivot shaft.
6. Replace engine. See 2.9 Engine replacement.
7. Connect negative battery cable. Tighten to 6.8-10.8 Nm (60-96 in-lbs).
8. Install airbox cover.
Caution! When closing the seat, make sure the ignition switch is in the FUEL position. If the ignition switch is in any other position when the seat is closed, the seat latch mechanism could be damaged.
9. Turn ignition switch to FUEL and close seat. Then turn ignition switch to LOCK.
Warning! After installing and locking seat, pull upward on the latch side of the seat to be sure it is locked in position. If seat is loose, it could shift position during vehicle operation resulting in loss of control of the vehicle and death or serious injury.
10. Replace maxi-fuse and right side cover.