Metal Bushes - Triumph Rocket III Classic Service Manual

General Information
Lubrication and Checks While Servicing a Bearing
1. Disassemble parts as necessary to access the
bearing.
2. Inspect the old grease covering the bearing, looking
for signs of bearing damage, i.e. flakes or specks of
metal.
3. Remove the old grease.
4. Check the bearing for smooth operation and visually
check for corrosion, dents and flaking in the bearing
race, rollers or cage. Replace if necessary.
Below/overleaf several common bearing types and the
lubrication procedures for each are identified:
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Sealed bearings
Note:
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• 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.
Taper bearings
1.
Grease must be forced between the inner race and
the roller carrier.
2. Rotate the bearing to ensure that the grease is
distributed over the entire circumference of the
internal parts.
3. Any excess grease should be smeared on the outside
of the rollers.
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Angular contact and ball bearing
1. Grease the bearing races and the ball bearing carrier.
2. Rotate the bearing to ensure that the grease is
distributed over the entire circumference of the
internal parts.
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Needle roller bearings
1. Coat the needle rollers with grease.
2. Ensure the needle rollers turn so that the grease is
distributed over the entire circumference of the
internal parts.
3. Assemble the parts, adjust and check as necessary.
Metal bushes
1.
Disassemble the parts as necessary to access the
bush.
2. Remove the old grease.
Apply fresh grease to the metal bush.
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SelVice Manual - Rocket Ill/ Classic / Touring