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Harley Davidson Softail 1984-1999. Service manual - page 15

6. Align the keyway in the sleeve with the key and slide the sleeve onto the jackshaft.

7. Slide the lockplate and О-ring onto the jackshaft bolt, then insert the bolt into the jackshaft.

8. Align the inner tab on the lockplate with the keyway in the jackshaft, then tighten the bolt finger-tight.

4-SPEED TRANSMISSION

The 4-speed Harley-Davidson transmission and shifter assembly is mounted in a separate housing and can be completely disassembled and serviced without having to disassemble the engine. However, removal of the transmission housing will first require removal of the primary drive assembly; see Chapter Five. The 4-speed transmission was used on 1984-1985 FXST models.

The transmission service procedures in this chapter are arranged by sub-assembly—shifter assembly and transmission. Before servicing the transmission or shifter assembly, make sure the problem is not due to a faulty clutch adjustment or a problem with the primary drive system.

An external shift linkage assembly connects the gearshift lever to the transmission. The shift linkage, assembly requires adjustment to compensate from normal wear to the linkage/shifter mechanism components or when the transmission housing was removed from the bike.

A ratchet-type kickstarter assembly is mounted in the transmission right-hand side cover. The kickstarter mechanism can be removed with the transmission mounted on the bike.

This chapter includes all service procedures for the 4-speed transmission and kickstarter. Table 1 and Table 2 are at the end of the chapter.
TRANSMISSION

Removal/Installation

(1984)

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Then remove the battery and battery carrier.

2. Drain the transmission oil as described in Chapter Three.

3. Remove the compensating sprocket, primary belt, clutch and primary housing as described in Chapter Five.

4. Remove the starter motor as described in Chapter Nine.

5. Remove the starter drive housing as described in Chapter Five.

6. Label and disconnect the wires at the starter solenoid.

7. Remove the master link from the drive chain. Then slide the drive chain along the front sprocket and remove it.

8. Disconnect the clutch cable from the clutch release lever.

9. Remove the left side oil tank mounting bolts.

10. Disconnect the neutral indicator switch wire at the transmission.

NOTE

The transmission can be removed, with its mounting plate attached.

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