In The Shop: Grinding Noise When Shifting into 4th

By Mark DiPietro

1989 FLHTC

ISSUE: Grinding noise when shifting into 4th.

DIAGNOSIS: Counter-shaft door bearing; complete failure.

REPAIR: Complete transmission rebuild including:

Main drive gear bearing (main bearing)
Main drive gear internal bearings (2)
Countershaft bearing
Jims shift pawl assembly
Main & Countershaft caged bearings (4)
Shaft retaining clips
Trans door bearings
Throw out bearing
Ball & ramp assembly
Inner primary bearing and race
Front pulley spacer
Trans shift arm
Shift linkage
Front shift arm
Front shift levers
Front shift shaft
All trans & primary seals & gaskets




























Also:
Belt & pulleys
Charging system (complete)
Shift shaft bushings
Clutch cable


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Harley 5 Speed Transmission Project

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3 Responses to “In The Shop: Grinding Noise When Shifting into 4th”

  1. Patricio Lucero

    Would like to learn more about fixing all Harley Davidson like to take classes

  2. Wesley

    <strong> Ticket 17081 My first question would be: What's the price difference between all this and just buying a new transmission, perhaps one with more gears?

  3. JOHN

    My gears grind when ingaugeing and releasing my clutch should I be concerned