Triumph Rocket III Service Manual page 57

10. In the sequence shown below evenly and
progressively tighten the cam ladder bolts,
approximately half a turn each, until the cam
ladder is in full contact with the head.
1. Cam ladder lightening sequence
11. In the same sequence, torque each cam ladder
bolt to 10 Nm.
12. Fit the cam chain top pad. Tighten the top pad
fixings to 10 Nm.
13. Ease the cam chain away from the cams. Rotate
the crankshaft clockwise (as viewed from the
front), until No. 1 cylinder is at TDC. No. 1
cylinder is at TDC when a 'dot' mark on the crank
gear is in alignment with the line in the upper
crankcase.
1. Crankshaft 'dot' mark
2. Upper crankcase line
Note:
• After placing each cam in the timing
position, it will be necessary to have an
assistant hold the cams in position until
tool T3880202 is fitted.
• Set the exhaust cam first, then the inlet.
Cylinder Head
14. Ease the cam chain away from the sprockets and
position the cams so that the timing marks align
as shown below. Allow the cam chain to drop
back onto each sprocket after positioning each
cam.
1. Inlet timing mark
2. EXhaustliming mark
15. Fit tool T3880202 to location holes in the cam
sprockets as shown in the diagram below. This
will hold the cams in the correct timing position
and prevent them from turning while the chain
tensioner is filled.
1. TooIT3880202
2. Cam sprocket holes
16. Refit and assemble the cam chain tensioner
plunger, spring and centre nut (see page 3.7).
17. Remove tool T3880202.
18. Turn the engine over at least four times, then
check the cam timing again. Reset as necessary
19. Check all valve clearances (see page 3.14).
Adjust as necessary to give the correct
clearances.
20. Refit the cam cover (see page 3.6).
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