Crankshaft; Removal; Installation - Triumph 2012 Tiger 800 Service Manual

Crankshaft, Connecting Rods and Pistons
MS
Stage 2 screws only
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1. I n the correct sequence, tighten only the M8 size
crankcase screws (numbers 1 to 8) to
2. In the correct sequence, tighten only the M8 size
crankcase screws (number 9 to 14) to
MS
Crankcase Bolt Tightening Sequence
3 . Rotate the crankshaft clockwise. Check for tight spots
and rectify as necessary.
4. Refit the oil pump <see page 8-13).
5. Refit the clutch (see page 4-10>.
6. Refit the engine covers (see pages 3-11, 4-12 and
7-22>.>.
Z Refit the sump <see page 8-16>.
8. Install the engine in the frame <see page
5.6
22 Nm.
22 Nm.
9-5).
SeiVice Manual Tiger 800 and Tiger 800XC
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Crankshaft

Removal

1. Remove the alternator rotor from the crankshaft (see
page
17- 19>.
2. Separate the two halves of the crankcase <see
page 5-4).
3. Remove the con necting rods (see page 5-8>.
4. Remove the camshaft drive chain <see page
5. Release and remove the crankshaft from the upper
crankcase.
Note:
Identify the location of each bearing shell.
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Remove all bearings
•
damage, wear, overheating (blueing) and
any other signs of deterioration. Replace the
bearings as a set if necessary.
Collect the piston jets from below the upper
•
main bearings.
If the camshaft drive
•
removed from
reason, always install a new fixing. Tighten
to 27 Nm.
6. Remove the balancer <see page

Installation

Always check the bearing journal clearance (see
page 5-12), before final assembly of the crankshaft.
Failure to correctly select crankshaft bearings will result
in severe engine damage.
1. If removed, insert the three piston cooling jets into
the main bearing housings in the upper crankcase.
1. Piston cooling jet
3-18>.
and inspect for
chain sprocket
the crankshaft for any
6-3>.
is