Oil And Grease Seals; Press; Ball Bearing; Chassis Bearing Lubrication - Triumph Rocket III Classic Service Manual

Oil and Grease Seals
Replace any oil or grease seals that are removed.
Removal will cause damage to an oil seal which, if re-used,
would cause an oil leak.
Ensure the surface on which the new seal is to run is free
of burrs or scratches. Renew the component if the original
sealing surface cannot be completely restored.
Protect the seal from any surface which could cause
damage over which it has to pass when being fitted. Use a
protective sleeve or tape to cover the relevant surface and
avoid touching the sealing lip.
Lubricate the sealing lips with a recommended lubricant.
This will help to prevent damage in initial use. On dual
lipped seals, smear the area between the lips with
appropriate grease.
When pressing in a seal which has manufacturer's marks,
press in with the marks facing out.
Seals must be pressed into place using a suitable driver.
Use of improper tools will damage the seal.
Press
A part installed using a press or driver, such as a wheel
bearing, should first be coated with oil or grease on its
outer or inner circumference so that it will locate smoothly.
Ball Bearing
When installing a ball bearing, the bearing race which is
an interference fit should be pushed by a suitable driver.
This prevents severe stress or damage to the load
carrying components. Press a ball bearing until it touches
the shoulder in the bore or on the shaft.
With the sealing lip facing the lubricant, press or drift a
seal to the depth of its housing, if the housing is
shouldered, or flush with the face of the housing where
no shoulder is provided.
General Information
Chassis Bearing Lubrication
Note:
• This information relates only to bearing
lubrication. For the procedures necessary
to
replace a bearing, always refer to the
relevant section of this service manual.
• Bearings installed in engine and
transmission applications are not covered by
this information. Refer to the lubrication
chapter or the relevant engine chapter for
additional information.
General
For a bearing to be serviceable for its anticipated life span
it must be checked, adjusted and lubricated at regular
intervals, as specified in the service schedules given in the
owner's handbook and this service manual.
A correctly lubricated bearing will have a film of
lubrication that separates the moving parts, disperses heat
and protects the bearing surfaces from corrosion.
Note:
• In all cases, use the lubricant recommended.
• Grease the bearing, not the cavity where it
is located.
• A bearing that is not regularly checked and
lubricated will have a reduced life span.
New Bearings
New bearings are typically protected with an oil
preservative to prevent corrosion etc. during storage. This
is NOT the lubrication for the bearing but DOES NOT
need to be washed off prior to assembly and in-service
lubrication.
When lubricating a new bearing with grease the following
steps should be taken:
1.
Do not clean off the oil preservative.
2. Grease must be forced between the roller elements
and the roller cage.
3. Rotate the bearing to ensure that the grease is
distributed over the entire circumference of the
internal parts.
4. Any excess grease should be smeared on the outside
of the rollers.
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