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Old Jul 20, 2017 | 01:24 AM
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Default Harley FLHX 103 engine remove

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i'm going to remove engine from my 2014 Street Glide, i know That i need to remove primary case, exhaust etc.

question: is it possible to remove just engine, without transmission? On which side should i take it out? Left Or right?

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Yes the tranny can stay in the bike, put a support under it as it will pivot some on the swingarm shaft. After you unbolt the engine from the tranny you can slide the engine forward some to clear the tranny and pull it out the left (primary) side of the bike...
 
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