Triumph Thunderbird Service Manual page 153

1. Measure the oil pump rotor tip clearance using
feeler gauges.
cfuz
1. Rotor tip clearance
2. Measure the oil pump body clearance using feeler
gauges.
cfuz
1. Pump body clearance-
3. Measure the oil pump rotor end float.
4. Clearances:
a) If aU clearances are within service limits, liberally
apply clean engine oil to all internal
components and refit the oil pump plate to the
oil pump body.
b) If any clearance measured is outside the service
limits, renew the complete pump.
Lubrication
5. Inspect the sprockets and chain for wear and/or
damage. Replace the sprocket and chain if wear and/
or damage is found.
Assembly
1. If the pump is serviceable, refit the shim to the shaft
and install the backplate. Tighten the backplate bolt
to 12 Nm.
cfux
1. Oil pump body
2. Back plate
3. Shim
4. Bolt
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