Triumph 2012 Tiger 800 Service Manual page 17

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
lubrication that separates the moving parts, disperses heat
and protects the bearing surfaces from corrosion.
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Note:
•
In all cases, use the lubricant recommended
in the seiVice manual.
•
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
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.
Grease must be forced between the roller elements
2.
and the roller cage.
3. Rotate the bearing to ensure that the grease is
distributed over the entire circumference of the
internal parts.
Any excess grease should be smeared on the outside
4.
of the rollers.
Lubrication and Checks While SeiVicing a Bearing
1. Disassemble parts as
bearing. Refer to the relevant service manual.
Inspect the old grease covering the bearing, looking
2.
for signs of bearing damage, i.e. flakes or specks of
metal.
3. Remove the old grease.
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will have a film of
protected with an oil
necessary to access the
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Gener al Inform ation
Check the bearing for smooth operation and visually
4.
check for corrosion, dents and flaking in the bearing
race, rollers or cage. Replace if necessary. Refer to
the relevant service manual.
Below/overleaf several common bearing types and the
lubrication procedures for each are identified:
eon
Sealed bearings <wheel bearings
depending on the model>
Note:
•
Sealed bearings can be identified by their
integrated seals.
•
Sealed bearings are lubricated for life by the
manufacturer.
•
Any attempt to change the grease in a
sealed bearing will damage the integrated
seals. If the seals are damaged dirt and
water will ingress and the life of the bearing
will be greatly reduced.
ceon
Taper bearings <swinging arm
depending on the model>
1.
Grease must be forced between the inner race and
the roller carrier.
Rotate the bearing t o ensure that the grease is
2.
distributed 'over the entire circumferen ce of the
internal parts.
800 and 800XC
Tiger
&
swinging arm,
&
headstock,
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