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I think it's time you got the Factory Service Manual for your bike.. It is if you've done them or have a manual...
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From: Coromandel Peninsula New Zealand
Easy job, should be a you tube video on it somewhere and you can fast forward to the interesting part.
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Look up Harley PDF manual trade and share on FB, hit files and find your manual, save to computer.
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From: Coromandel Peninsula New Zealand
This is why I occasionally rant about "Buy the manual" posts being of no value to the forum...there is real knowledge here, the manual is all about a full rebuild, not occasional repairs.
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Joined: Mar 2025
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From: Located in Florida.
Okay, how do I go about it? Is there some special tool required? I do not see how it detaches. I am fine with not cracking the case but will if necessary.
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From: Poolville
They have seal pulling tools. Usually have a small hook like, to pry out the seal. Or you can use you imagination and a small slide hammer that is made to pull seals.. Google can be helpful...
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Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2025
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From: Located in Florida.
I am always hesitant to force something. After looking at this and poking it a bit, I realized that the metal spacer was enclosed in the rubber seal. So I was able to pull/mangle it out without damaging anything else. No cracking the cases. An aside, I may have found a 12 ton press for $75 which I will see tomorrow morning.