Harley Davidson (1970 to early 1978) Electra Glide FL/FLH-1200, Super Glide FX/FXE/FXS-1200. Service manual - page 8
CRANKCASE
GENERAL
When rod bearings, pinion shaft bearings or sprocket shaft bearings are
in need of repair, the engine must be removed from the motorcycle as
described in "Stripping Motorcycle for Engine Repair." It is recommended
procedure to check and make repairs to cylinder heads, cylinders and
gearcase at the same time, or in other words, perform an entire engine
overhaul.
Flywheel End Play Check:
After engine has been removed from motorcycle and before removing
crankcase bolts, assemble sprocket shaft bearing tool. Part No.
97225-55, tightly against bearing inner race (60 ft-lbs). Remove gear
side cover, fasten dial indicator to gear side crankcase and place dial
indicator stem on end of gear shaft. Securely fasten engine base to
stand and workbench Find flywheel end play in bearing by rotating tool
while pushing, and pulling on tool, and reading dial indicator at
extremes of travel. This operation is shown in Figure 3-51. If play
exceeds .006 maximum allowable end play bearings must be replaced if
found worn or damaged. If not worn, shimming can be used to take up end
play as described on page 3-37.
The sprocket shaft bearing is locked in place with a combination lock
ring spacer which is located in a groove between the two bearing outer
races. If any part of the bearing set requires replacement the entire
bearing assembly, including bearings, races, lock ring and inner race
spacer, must be replaced as a set.
DISASSEMBLING CRANKCASE
1. Remove cylinder heads as described in "Disassembling Cylinder Head."