HOME Figure 3-9. Spacer Ring 2009 VRSC Service: Engine 3-17 ENGINE CRADLE AND STAND sm00940 PART NUMBER TOOL NAME HD-42310 ENGINE TRANSMISSION STAND HD-42310-100 CRADLE LOCKING NUT AND SPACER HD-42310-40 ENGINE CRADLE HD-43646-A ROLLING ENGINE STAND Prior to engine service, all fluids should be drained from the engine and the engine removed from the chassis. To support the engine, use ENGINE CRADLE (Part No. HD- 42310-40) mounted to ENGINE TRANSMISSION STAND (Part No. HD-42310) for bench work or to ROLLING ENGINE STAND (Part No. HD-43646-A) for floor work. The engine cradle is bolted to threaded holes in the front and rear of the upper engine case. 1. See Figure 3-8.
Using fasteners provided, install ENGINE CRADLE to rear of upper engine case. 2. Install fasteners at front of engine. 3. With engine securely strapped, hoist engine and cradle to ENGINE/TRANSMISSION STAND and slide cradle shaft into post of stand. 4. See Figure 3-9. If mounting to ROLLING ENGINE STAND, slide spacer ring from CRADLE LOCKING NUT AND SPACER (Part No. HD-42310-100) on cradle shaft before Figure 3-8. Cradle Fasteners in Upper Engine Case mounting to stand. NOTE The spacer ring is used only when securing the cradle to the ROLLING ENGINE STAND (Part No. HD-43646-A) sm00941 5.
Rotate engine and cradle to align holes in cradle shaft to holes in stand post and secure with locking pin. 6. See Figure 3-10. Install fastener and handle from CRADLE LOCKING NUT AND SPACER RING (Part No. HD-42310- 100) . 7. To access engine components from different angles, remove locking pin, rotate cradle and engine, align holes closest to desired angle and insert locking pin to secure. NOTE Dirt caked on fins and other areas can fall into crankcase bore or stick to subassemblies as parts are removed. Abrasive particles can damage machined surfaces or plug oil passage- ways. Remove all dirt and particles before disassembly to prevent component damage.
sm00940 ROLLING ENGINE STAND (Part No. HD-43646-A) 5. Rotate engine and cradle to align holes in cradle shaft to holes in stand post and secure with locking pin. 6. See Figure 3-10. Install fastener and handle from CRADLE LOCKING NUT AND SPACER RING (Part No. HD-42310- 100) . 7. To access engine components from different angles, remove locking pin, rotate cradle and engine, align holes closest to desired angle and insert locking pin to secure. NOTE Dirt caked on fins and other areas can fall into crankcase bore or stick to subassemblies as parts are removed. Abrasive particles can damage machined surfaces or plug oil passage- ways.
Remove all dirt and particles before disassembly to prevent component damage.