Harley Davidson (1970 to 1978) Sportster XL/XLH/XLCH/XLT-1000. Service manual — page 8

3. Taper holes enlarged as a result of having been taken apart several times. Replace wheel seating deepest.

4 Cracked flywheel at tapered hole. Replace flywheel.

If sides of forked rod are ground to get desired clearance, backs of bearing retainers must be ground down to remain narrower than width of female rod

After rod sideplay is checked and adjusted, tighten crank pin nut to 150 ft-lbs torque and install lock plate and screw Check wheel trueness on truing device. Correct any run-out as above.

TRUING AND SIZING PINION SHAFT BEARINGS RACE

Before fitting new pinion shaft bearings, lap bearing race in crankcase to true and remove traces of wear at sides of roller paths. A smooth velvety finish should result. A race that is worn beyond limits of oversize bearing rollers must be replaced See engine "SPECIFICATIONS," for shaft fit in roller bearing.