2015 Touring – CAM COMPARTMENT AND COMPONENTS – CAM SUPPORT PLATE AND COVER REMOVAL

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2015 Touring

Prepare Engine

NOTE

The following steps outline removal with the rest of the engine intact. If performing a complete engine overhaul, perform all steps under 3.18 TOP END OVERHAUL: DISASSEMBLY.

1. Remove breather assembly, rocker arm support plate, pushrods and pushrod covers. Do not remove lifters. See appropriate topics under 3.18 TOP END OVERHAUL: DISASSEMBLY.

2. See Figure 3-86. Support lifters using SCREAMIN’ EAGLE MAGNETIC LIFTER HOLDERS (Part No. 93979-10).

NOTE

Label cam cover screws to aid during assembly.

3. See Figure 3-85. Remove the socket head screws to release the cam cover. Remove and discard the cam cover gasket.

Cam Chain and Sprockets Removal

1. See Figure 3-87. Using a colored marker, mark one of the links (1) of the primary cam chain to identify the visible side. Maintaining the original direction of rotation during assembly may prolong service life.

NOTE

Use a piece of wire in retention hole (6) to keep cam chain tensioner components assembled.

2. Remove primary cam chain tensioner fasteners (4) and primary cam chain tensioner (3).

NOTE

Verify side of tool labeled “crank side” faces crankshaft sprocket.

3. See Figure 3-88. Install CRANKSHAFT/CAMSHAFT SPROCKET LOCKING TOOL (Part No. HD-47941) between cam sprocket (2) and crank sprocket (5).

Be sure to follow manufacturer’s instructions when using propane torches. Failure to follow manufacturer’s instructions can cause a fire, which could result in death or serious injury. (00465c)

• Avoid directing heat toward any fuel system component. Extreme heat can cause fuel ignition/explosion resulting in death or serious injury.
• Avoid directing heat toward any electrical system component.

NOTES

• Only use approved methods for removing rear cam bolt.
Other methods of removal, such as the use of a large breaker bar, may result in damage to chain drive and other components.
• If necessary, soften threadlocker by using heat from a small propane torch. Apply flame evenly around bolt in a circular motion, but do not allow bolt to turn blue.

4. Remove the rear cam sprocket bolt and flat washer (1) from the rear cam sprocket (2).

5. Remove the crank sprocket bolt and flat washer (4) from the crank sprocket (5).

6. Remove camshaft locking tool.

7. Use a small pry bar between rear cam sprocket and cam support plate to carefully ease off rear cam sprocket until loose on camshaft.

8. Use a small pry bar to ease off crank sprocket. Remove both sprockets and primary cam chain.

Cam Support Plate Removal

1. See Figure 3-89. Following the sequence shown, remove four socket head screws.

2. See Figure 3-90. Following the sequence shown, remove six socket head screws to release the cam support plate from the crankcase.

3. See Figure 3-91. Use a small pry bar between the cam support plate and crankcase flange in areas near the ring dowels (2, 3). Work cam support plate and camshafts from end of crankshaft.