Triumph Thunderbird Service Manual page 377

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Front Suspension
Keep the fork fully compressed whilst installing the
bush, oil seal and circlip. Any accidental damage to the
inner tube will then be confined to the area which is
normally above the oil seal.
1. Tool 3880131
2. Top bush
3. Outer tube
8.
Slide the washer along the inner tube and locate it in
the outer tube.
9.
Lubricate the lip of the new oil seal with fork oil.
Ensure the seal is the correct way around then ease it
onto the inner tube. Drift the seal into position in the
outer tube using the stepped end of tool T3880131.
10. Secure the oil seal in position with the circlip,
ensuring it is correctly located in its groove.
11.
Fit the new dust seal onto the inner tube and drift it
into position in the outer tube using the plain end of
tool T3880131.
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2. Dust seal
12. Refill the fork with new oil (see page 13-6).
13. Extend the inner tube and insert the fork spring.
14.
Fit the spring seat and spacer.
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1. Spacer
2. Spring seat
15.
Lubricate the O-ring with a smear of fork oil then
screw the top cap fully into the inner tube.
Keep the top cap under pressure until you are sure it is
fully engaged with the inner tube threads. To prevent
injury, always wear eye, face and hand protection when
refitting the top cap.
16. Tighten the damper rod bolt to 45 Nm.
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1. Damper rod bolt
2. Sealing washer
3. Fork leg
SelVice Manual - Thunderbird
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