Removal - Triumph Rocket III Classic Service Manual

Cylinder Head
Cylinder Head
Removal
Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised
and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from
falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to
the motorcycle.
1. Remove the fuel tank (see page 11-149 for Rocket III
and Classic, see page 11-153 for Rocket III Touring.
2.
Remove the radiator (see page 12-1
n.
3. Remove the exhaust header system (see page 11-
201
for Rocket III and Classic, see page
11-204
for
Rocket III Touring>.
4. Remove the throttle bodies (see page 11-188>.
5.
Remove the oil tank (see page 9-17>.
6. Remove the camshafts (see page 3-14>.
Z Disconnect the coolant temperature sensor and low
oil pressure switch connections.
1. Low oil pressure warning light switch
8. Remove both engine in-fill panels.
1.
In-fill panel
9. Identify the position of each of the tappet buckets
and shims before removing them from the head.
10. Remove the sound suppression bolt from the
camshaft drive chain chest.
11. Remove the bolt head cover from the right hand
rear cylinder head bolt.
12. Progressively release the cylinder head bolts in the
order shown below.
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Head Bolt Release Sequence
13. Remove and discard the head bolts numbered 1 to
8 in the illustration above.
14. Remove the two smaller bolts situated at the front of
the engine.
15. Remove the head from the crankcase.
Note:
• If necessary, lightly tap the head with a soft-
faced mallet to break the gasket seal.
16. Remove and discard the head gasket.
lZ Remove the cylinder liners (see page
5-20>.
Note:
• Cylinder liners must be re-sealed if the head is
removed.
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