S&S Cycle All-Helical Transmission Complete Assembly for 1991-99 Harley-Davidson Softail and Custom Applications User Manual

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NOTE: If you are installing the S&S

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transmission in a custom frame, it is imperative that you verify that the fifth mounting stud

(Picture 4) will not interfere with the shocks when they are installed. To do this, position the transmission on the mounting plate
and snug the four main mounting studs. Position the shocks in their proper mounting place and confirm there will be no contact
when the shock moves through its travel range.

If you do not have a fifth mounting position on your transmission plate, remove the stud by affixing two hex nuts on it and turning it
counterclockwise. Coat a

7

16

- 14 x

1

2

” bolt (not included in kit) with pipe sealant and install it in the hole—the threads are a tight fit,

so go slow, but be sure to bottom the bolt out on the transmission case.

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Remove the S&S billet end cover. Use snap ring pliers to remove the snap ring and the S&S 18-degree ball and ramp assembly as
illustrated in Picture 5. Pass the clutch cable through the end cover and torque it to 3-5 ft-lbs. Attach the ramp mechanism to the
cable, install the three balls and reassemble the ramp mechanism and snap ring in the end cover. Put blue threadlock on the six
end cover mounting bolts and torque them to 7-9 ft-lbs. See Picture 6.

NOTE: If using S&S hydraulic clutch side cover kit PN 56-4060 follow instructions included with the kit.

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Picture 5

Picture 6

Picture 4

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