Removal; Inspection; Installation; Swinging Arm And Drive Shaft - Triumph Rocket III Service Manual

Inspection
1. Remove all traces of dirt and inspect for damage/
wear to the mountings and springs.
2. Inspect the unit closely for fluid leaks from all
parts of the unit and for cracks and damage to
the springs. If there is any damage, or any leaks
are evident, both rear suspension units must be
renewed as a matched pair.
3. Check the mounting rubbers for cracks and signs
of elongation. Replace as necessary.
Always renew both rear suspension units as a pair,
even if only one appears to be faulty. If only one
suspension unit is replaced, the handling of the
motorcycle could be adversely affected. This could
result in an unsafe riding condition leading to a loss
of motorcycle control and an accident.
Installation
1. Locate the suspension units to the mounting
spigots, articulating the swinging arm until the
distance between the upper and lower spigots
allows the units to fit.
2. Fit the original washers to new mounting bolts.
Install the bolts then tighten them to 28 Nm.
Note:
• The large washer is fitted to the top
mounting, the smaller washer to the lower.
3. Repeat operations 1 and 2 for the other rear
suspension unit (if removed).
4. Remove the wheel support (if fitted), lower the
motorcycle to the ground and park it on the side
stand.
Rear Suspension
Swinging Arm and Drive Shaft
Removal
Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is
stabilised and adequately supported. This will help
prevent it from falling and causing injury to the
operator or damage to the motorcycle.
Note:
• The swinging arm may be removed with
the exhaust system in place.
1. Support the motorcycle so that the rear wheel is
clear of the ground, with no weight on the
swinging arm and suspension units.
2. Remove the rear wheel as described on page
16.8.
3. Remove the bevel box as described on page 6.4.
4. Remove the rear suspension units as described
on page 13.4.
5. Detach the brake pipe clips from the right hand
side of the swinging arm.
1. Brake pipe
2. Clips (rear of two shown)
3. Rearward clip location on swinging arm
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