Removal - Triumph Speed Triple Service Manual

hain Tensioner
Note:
(
In addition to the 'TI' mark alignment, at
\
Removal
TDC, the alignment marks on the camshaft
sprockets will point inwards at a point level
1 . Remove the cam cover (see page 3-5).
with the joint face.
2 .
Remove the inspection plate from the right hand
crank cover.
1.
Inspection plate
3. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise (the normal
direction of rotation), using the bolt 'fitted to the
end of the crankshaft. Stop rotation when
number 1 cylinder is at top dead centre (TDC),
that is when the
'TI'
mark on the sprag clutch
aligns with the line at the bottom of the cover.
1. 'TI
'
Mark
2.
Marker line
gaaa
Camshaft to Cylinder Head Alignment Marks
4. Place a suitable wedge between the tensioner
blade and crankcase, to hold the cam chain taut
during removal of the tensioner.
The tensioner centre nut is under spring tension.
Always wear hand, eye and face protection when
5. Carefully remove the centre nut from the
tensioner and withdraw the tensioner spring.
_
1.
Centre nut
2.
Spring
6.
Remove the bolts securing the tensioner to the
cylinder head. Remove the tensioner and gasket.
f
withdrawing the centre nut and take great care in
order-to-minimise the-rLsk of -injur.y-and- loss .of-
components.
3.8
Service Manual
-
Speed Triple