Output Shaft; Inspection; Installation - Triumph Rocket III Classic Service Manual

Rear Suspension
9. Support the arm before removing both swinging
arm pivots completely.
Note:
• The left hand pivot will be very tight.
10. Ease the swinging arm rearwards while detaching
the drive shaft gaiter from the arm, leaving it
attached to the transmission.
11. Manoeuvre the swinging arm from the frame, sliding
it over the drive shaft (which runs inside it>. Take care
to not damage or detach the air box drain hoses
during removal.
1. Swinging arm
2. Drive shaft
12. If necessary, detach the drive shaft from the gearbox
output shaft by pulling it gently towards the rear of
the motorcycle.
1.
Drive shaft
2. Gearbox output shaft
Inspection
1. Inspect the swinging arm bearings and bearing outer
cups for damage, cracks and signs of the bearing
rollers indenting the outer cup. Renew the bearings
as described on page
13-10
if any damage is present
in either bearing.
2. Inspect the swinging arm pivots for damage and
deformation. Renew as necessary.
3. Inspect the drive shaft gaiter for splits and other
damage. Replace as necessary.
Installation
Note:
• The drive shaft gaiter is attached to the
swinging arm with super glue.
• Do not attempt to fit the swinging arm with the
drive shaft sleeve in place. Fit the sleeve after
first fitting the swinging arm to the frame.
1. Grease the drive shaft splines with molybdenum
disulphide grease.
2. Locate and engage the drive shaft to the gearbox
output shaft.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the swinging arm bearings with
general purpose grease before positioning them to
the swinging arm.
1. Swinging arm
2. Bearing
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