Installation; Connectingrods; Removal - Triumph Speed Triple Service Manual

Crankshaft, Connecting Rods and Pistons
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Installation
7.
If removed, refit the transmission shafts.
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8. Assemble the crankcases (see page 5-4).
9. Assemble the alternator rotor (see page 17-19.
10. Assemble the sprag clutch (see page 7-22).
11. Assemble the cam chain (see page 3-1 7).
of the crankshaft.
haft bearings will
Connecting Rods
1. Select and fit new main and big end shell
bearings using the selection processes detailed
later in this section.
Removal
Connecting rods may be removed from the engine
after first removing it from the frame. The cylinder
head must be removed and the crankcase halves
separated.
1. Mark each big end cap and connecting rod to
identify both items as a matched pair and to
identify the correct orientation of the bearing cap
to the connecting rod.
2.
Release the connecting rod nuts and remove the
big end cap. Ensure that the bearing shell
remains in place in the cap.
1. Big end shells
2.
Lubricate all bearings with engine oil.
3.
Ensure that the crankshaft is clean, and that the
oilways within the crank are clean and free from
blockages and debris.
4.
Refit the balancer (see page 6-4).
5.
Install the crankshaft ensuring that the crank pins
align with the big ends and that the crankshaft
and balancer gear markings align as shown in
the next illustration.
1. Big End Cap
Note:
It may be necessary to gently tap the big
end cap with a rubber mallet to release the
cap from the bolts.
3. Push the connecting rod up through the
crankcase and collect the piston and connecting
rod from the top.
4. Label the assembly to identify the cylinder from
which it was removed.
1. Balancer backlash and drive gear markings
2.
Crankshaft markings
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6. Refit the connecting rods (see page 5-8).
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