Pistons; Disassembly - Triumph 2012 Tiger 800 Service Manual

Note:
lt is normal for the bearings selected to
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differ from one journal to another.
lt is also normal for there to �e two options
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of bearing shell colour. In such cases, pick
the shell size which
running clearance.
Always confirm, using the Plastigage method, that the
running clearance is correct before final assembly.
Severe engine damage could result from incorrect
clearance.
Crankshaft End Float
Standard
Note:
Crankshaft end float is controlled by the
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tolerances in crankshaft
machining. No thrust washers are used. If
the crankshaft end
specified limit, the crankshaft and/or the
crankcases must be replaced.
Crankshaft, Connecting Rods and Pistons
gives the greater
0.1 5 - 0.30 mm
and crankcase
float is outside the
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Pistons

Disassembly

Note:
lt is not necessary to remove the connecting
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rods from the crankshaft.
1. Remove the cyl inder head (see page 3- 2 0>.
2. Remove the liner, using the frame from tool
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T3 880315, and tool T3 8801 01 <see page
3 . Remove and discard t h e gudgeon p i n circlip from
one side of the piston.
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Removing the Gudgeon Pin Circlip
4. Remove the g udgeon pin by pushing the pin
through the piston and rod toward the side from
which the circlip was removed.
Never force the gudgeon pin through the piston. This
may cause damage to the piston which may also
damage the liner when assembled.
Note:
If the gudgeon pin is found to be tight in the
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piston, check the piston for a witness mark
caused by the circlip. Carefully remove the
mark to allow the pin to be removed.
5. Piston rings must be removed from the piston using
hand pressu re only. Do not over-extend the piston
rings during removal.
Note:
If the piston rings are to be re-used, note
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the orientation of the oil control rings prior
to removal.
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