Triumph TR6 PI Operation Manual page 345

FRONT SUSPENSION
4. Reverse instructions 1 to 3.
Refitting
Refitting
12. Reverse instructions 1 to 11. Ensure that the
mounting plate bolts are secured by the lock plates.
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60.25.22
FRONT HUB STUB AXLE
- Remove and refit
Removing
1. Remove the vertical link. 60.25.23.
2. Remove the nyloc nut and plain washer securing the
stub axle to the vertical link.
3. Press the stub axle from the vertical link.
Removing
l. Jack up the car and support the chassis on stand(s).
2. Remove the front wheel.
3. Locate a jack under the lower wishbone and compress
the road spring to remove tension from the upper ball
joint and the lower trunnion.
4. Remove the two bolts and spring washers securing the
caliper to the mounting plate. Note that the upper
bolt also secures the brake hose bracket.
5. Withdraw the caliper from the brake disc taking care
that it is subsequently placed or tied in a position so
that the weight of the caliper is not supported by the
brake pipes or hose.
6. Remove the front hub and disc 60.25.01/02.
7. Remove the nyloc nut and bolt securing the disc
lower bracket and mounting plate to the vertical link,
and withdraw the disc shield.
8. Remove the two nyloc nuts, bolts and lock plates
securing the mounting plate and steering arm to the
vertical link.
9. Remove the remaining bolt and lock plate from the
mounting plate and withdraw the mounting plate.
10. Remove the nyloc nut and plain washer from the
upper ball joint and release the ball joint from the
vertical link.
11; Unscrew the vertical link from the lower trunnion.
- Remove and refit
VERTICAL LINK
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60.25.23
Triumph TR6 Manual. Part No. 545277 Issue 1
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