Triumph Rocket III Classic Service Manual page 160

Transmission
Note:
• Although the spring is under compression, this
compression is fully released as the bearing is
removed. Removal of the circlip, collets or the
collet retaining cap will not result in the
bearing, gear or spring being released from the
shaft.
Z Return the damper shaft to the press, supporting it
under the gear. Press the shaft though the bearing,
collecting the shaft as it is released.
1. Damper shaft gear
2. Bearing
3. Press bars
8. Note the orientation of the bearing sleeve and gear
on the damper shaft. Slide the gear and its bearing
sleeve from the shaft.
9. Remove the thrust washer from the shaft.
10. Remove the damper sleeve.
11. Remove the spring.
1.
Damper shaft
2. Damper sleeve
3. Thrust washer
4. Spring
12. Temporarily refit the damper sleeve without the
spring. This will prevent the shaft from turning when
the nut is removed.
1
1. Damper shaft
2. Damper sleeve
13. Position the damper shaft in a vice with soft jaws
fitted as shown below. Ensure the damper sleeve
bosses are located between the jaws of the vice.
Tighten the vice to prevent the shaft from turning
and release the nut. Collect the Belleville washer
from the shaft.
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1. Damper shaft
2. Nut
3. Belleville washer
4. Soft jaws
5. Damper sleeve
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SelVice Manual - Rocket Ill/ Classic / Touring