Installation - Triumph Speed Triple Service Manual

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Caution
Never re-use connecting rod bolts or nuts. If 'the
connecting rod cap is disturbed, always renew the
bolts and nuts. Using the original nuts and bolts
may lead to severe engine damage.
5. Remove the liner using tool 73880315 (see page
5-15).
6. Detach the piston from the connecting rod (see
page 5- 12).
Installation
Note:
*
Connecting rod bolts and nuts are treated
with an anti-rust solution which must not
be removed.
Clean the connecting rod with high flash-
point solvent.
* Remove all bearings and inspect for
damage, wear and any signs of
deterioration and replace as necessary.
Connecting rod bolts and nuts MUST onlv be used
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once. If the bolts or nuts are removed or indone for
any reason, new bolts and nuts MUST always be
used.
RGusEg bolts can causec6in&%g rodsTnd t h = F
caps to detach from the crankshaft causing severe
engine damage, loss of motorcycle control and an
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accident.
1.
Fit new connecting rod bolts to the big end.
Note:
Ensure the piston is fitted correctly to the
connecting rod.
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If a previously run engine is being rebuilt,
always ensure that the piston and con-rod
are assembled in the same orientation as
prior to strip-down.
2.
Apply molybdenum disulphide grease to the
upper inner surface of the connecting rod big
end.
Note:
*
Avoid touching any bearing surfaces of the
bearing shells with the hand.
3.
Apply silicone sealer to the liner-to-crankcase
mating face.
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Liner
2.
Sealer Area
4. Fit the piston and connecting rod assembly into
the liner from the bottom.
5. Fit the liner into the crankcase ensuring that the
arrowldot on the piston faces forward.
Note:
*
Ensure that the piston/liner/connecting rod
assembly aligns correctly with the
crankpin during assembly into the
crankcase.
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Big End
6. Select big end bearing shells (see page 5-9).
7.
Lubricate both halves of the bearing shells with
engine oil and fit to the connecting rod and big
end cap.
8. Align the connecting rod to the crankshaft and fit
the big end cap. Tighten the cap (using new nuts
and bolts) as follows:
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