Connecting Rods; Removal; Installation - Triumph Rocket III Service Manual

Crankshaft
Connecting Rods
Removal
Note:
• The connecting rods and cap are etch-
marked on one side to identify their
correct orientation. However, the cylinder
from which they are individually removed
should also be identified, using a laundry
marker or similar.
1. Remove the engine from the frame (see section
10.2).
2. Separate the lower and upper crankcases (see
page 5.5).
3. Remove the cylinder head (see page 3.5).
4. Remove the connecting rod bolts. Discard the
bolts.
1. Connecting rod bolts
2. Connecting rod cap
5. Collect the big end caps.
6. Push the connecting rod up through the liner and
collect the piston and connecting rod from the
liner top.
7. Label the assembly to identify the cylinder from
which it was removed.
8. Mark the position of each liner in the crankcase
to ensure it is reassembled in its original position.
9. Remove the cylinder liners using tool T3880061 ,
(see page 5.18).
Installation
Note:
• Connecting rod bolts and nuts are treated
with an anti-rust solution, which must not
be removed.
1. Clean the connecting rod with high flash-point
solvent.
2. Select new big end bearings (see page 5.12).
3. Fit the selected big end shells to the connecting
rods and big end caps.
4. Fit the piston and connecting rod assemblies into
the liners as described on page 5. 17.
5. Thoroughly clean the liner removing all traces of
old silicone sealer.
6. Remove all traces of sealer from the crankcase
bores.
7. Apply a thin bead of silicone sealer to the liner to
crankcase mating face.
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1. Liner
2. Sealer Area
5.10
Service Manual - Rocket III