Inspection; Installation - Triumph Rocket III Service Manual

Rear Suspension
6. Using tool T3880062, release the locking ring on
the right hand swinging arm
pivot.
1. Locking ring
2. Swinging arm pivot
3. Tool T3880062
7. Support the arm before
removing
both swinging
arm pivots completely.
Note:
• The left hand pivot will be very tight.
8. Ease the swinging arm rearwards while
detaching the
drive
shaft gaiter from the arm,
leaving it attached to the transmission.
9. 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
10. 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 13.7 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.
13.6
Service Manual - Rocket III