Oil Tank; Removal; Inspection; Installation - Triumph Rocket III Service Manual

Lubrication
Oil Tank
Removal
1. Remove the throttle bodies as described on page
11.121.
2. Drain the oil tank as described on page 9. 7.
3. Release the spring clip securing the breather
hose to the tank. Detach the hose and remove
the tank.
1. Hose clip
2. Hose
4. Release the three bolts securing the oil tank to
the upper crankcase.
5. Ease the oil tank upwards to detach it from the
gallery in the crankcase.
6. Remove the link tube from the crankcase by
pulling gently upwards.
Inspection
1. Check the tank for damage, deformation and
splits. Replace the tank as necessary.
2. Check the breather hose for damage, splits and
signs of collapse. Replace the hose as
necessary.
3. Thoroughly clean the tank inside and out.
Ensure no debris remains inside the tank.
Installation
1. Fit a new O-rings to the oil tank outlet and both
ends of the link tUbe. Lubricate the O-rings with
engine oil or petroleum jelly.
2. Refit the link tube to the upper crankcase.
3. Position the tank to the upper crankcase and link
tube.
4. Locate the oii tank outlet to the link tube ensuring
the O-ring is not damaged or dislodged during
fitment.
5. Fit and tighten the oil tank screws; to 28 Nm
(vertical lixings) and 12 Nm (horizontal fixing).
6. Attach the breather hose and attach the spring
clip.
7. Refit the throttle bodies as described on page
11.122.
8. Refill the tank and engine with oil as described
on page 9. 16.
Oil Transfer Pipes
Oil transfer pipes are fitted to the lower crankcase to
transfer oil to the transmission.
1. Oil transfer pipes
Eac pipe is retained by a screw at one end and is
sealed at both ends by O-rings. II the pipes are
removed, always renew the O-rings and tighten the
screws to 9 Nm.
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