HOME 2.6 REAR ENGINE MOUNTS REMOVAL 8. Remove both rear engine mounts (19) with left and right pivot shaft spacers. See 2.38 SWINGARM . TOOL NAME PART NUMBER ENGINE ASSEMBLY SUPPORT FIX- TURE HD-45317 9. Clean as necessary the right rear engine mount frame weldment, and the rear engine mount bracket. INSTALLATION 1. Support motorcycle under fuel tank frame weldment and lock the front wheel so that the engine can be removed. 1. See Figure 2-5 . Install left rear engine mount (19) in left side frame weldment. 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.
Install pivot shaft spacer in left rear engine mount. See 2.38 SWINGARM . 2. Remove right side cover and maxi-fuse. See 7.4 MAXI- FUSE . 3. Orient flanged side of right rear engine mount (19) toward outside of the rear engine mount bracket (20), and thread fasteners (22) with narrow washers (21) through rear engine mount bracket into frame bosses. 3. Open seat. 4. Install pivot shaft spacer in right engine mount. 4. Remove air box cover. See 1.5 AIR CLEANER AND EXHAUST SYSTEM . 5. Tighten mounting bolts (22) to 34-41 Nm (25-30 ft-lbs). NOTE To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause death or serious injury, disconnect negative (-) battery cable before proceeding.
(00048a) The left and right swingarm pivot shaft spacers are inserted into the engine mounts. Verify that the pivot shaft spacers are in position before installation of the pivot shaft. 5. Disconnect negative battery cable. 6. Reinstall engine. See 2.7 ENGINE REPLACEMENT . 6. With ENGINE ASSEMBLY SUPPORT FIXTURE (Part No. HD-45317) positioned under engine, remove engine from motorcycle and roll far enough from frame to remove left rear engine mount. See 2.7 ENGINE REPLACEMENT . 7. Connect negative battery cable. Tighten to 6.8-10.8 Nm (60-96 in-lbs ) . 8. Install air box cover. 9. Close seat. 7. See Figure 2-5 . Remove fasteners (22) holding right rear engine mount bracket (20) to the frame.
10. Reinstall maxi-fuse and right side cover. 2-14 2009 VRSC Service: Chassis