Inspection; Assembly - Triumph 2012 Tiger 800 Service Manual

Front Suspension
If removal of the damping cylinder is required,
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unscrew the damping cylinder bolt from the bottom
of the lower fork, then slide the damping cylinder out
of the inner tube.
Collect the centering collar from the lower end of the
damping cylinder.
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1. Damping cylinder

Inspection

1. Inspect the inner tube for stone chips, scoring,
scratches, excessive wear and any other damage.
Renew as necessary.
Note:
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Small inclusions in the inner tube may be
removed using a fine grade stone or similar.
2. Inspect the spring
deformation. Renew the spring if necessary.
3 . I nspect all the bushes and seals for damage. Renew
any damaged items if necessary.
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for damage, cracks and
SeiVice Manual Tiger 800 and Tiger 800XC
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Assembly

The front forks comprise many precision machined
parts. Total cleanliness must be observed at all times and
assembly must take
environment.
Dirt ingress may cause damage to the fork parts, leading
to incorrect operation, insta bility, loss of control or an
accident.
Note:
•
If the damping cylinder has not been
removed, omit steps 1 to 3.
1.
Fit the centering collar to the lower end of the
damping cylinder.
2. Fit the damping cylinder to the inner tube.
3 . Clean the threads o f the damping cylinder bolt and
fit a new sealing washer. Prevent the cylinder from
turning while tightening the damping cylinder
securing bolt to
2 0 Nm.
Note:
•
To help with identification of the service
tools, tool T3880158 has a single groove
turned on its outside circumference. Tool
T3880154 does not have a groove.
4. Fit both halves of tool T3 8801 5 8 ITiger 800 models>
or tool T3 8801 54 ITiger 800XC models> to the outer
tube as shown below and hold in position.
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1. Outer tube
2. T ool T3880158 <Tiger 800) or T3880154 <Tiger BOOXC>
place in a dirt/dust-free