Harley Sportster Clutch Removal Tool
Harley Davidson Sportster: How to Replace Clutch. The clutch transfers engine torque to the transmission when the driver allows it to. Because the engine torque moves.
Harley Clutch Removal Tool
All Sportster models built after 1984 are powered by Harley-Davidson's Evolution engine. Unlike the other models in Harley-Davidson's lineup, which use a three-part engine, primary drive and transmission system, the Sportster houses the engine and transmission in the same unit. The primary drive, which transfers engine power to the transmission, also houses the motorcycle's manually operated clutch. Over time, the plates within the clutch can wear and allow the clutch to slip, a condition that presents itself as a lack of acceleration while the engine is racing. Repairing the clutch requires a few specialized tool and the partial disassembly of the primary drive. 11 Remove the snap ring securing the clutch release plate and the adjustment screw to the clutch assembly, using internal snap ring pliers. Pull the screw and release plate out of the clutch assembly.
Turn the nut at the center of the clutch assembly clockwise to loosen it, using an impact wrench. The nut has a left-hand thread; do not turn the nut counterclockwise to loosen it from the transmission shaft. Unscrew the nut completely.
Push the clutch release plate back into place at the center of the clutch assembly. 12 Screw the forcing screw from the spring compressor tool into the clutch release plate. Place the compression tool body over the end of the forcing screw, then screw the handle into place over the body.
Turn the handle clockwise to compress the clutch pressure plate and diaphragm spring until you can remove the pressure plate snap ring, using needle-nose pliers. Pull the tool, pressure plate and diaphragm spring out of the clutch assembly.
Sportster Clutch Kit
Sportster Clutch Install
Do not remove the tool from the clutch release plate.