Installation; Swinging Arm; Removal - Triumph Thunderbird Service Manual

Rear Suspension
Always renew both rear suspension units as a pair, even
if only one appears to be faulty. If only one suspension
unit is replaced, the handling of the motorcycle could be
adversely affected. This could result in an unsafe riding
condition leading to a loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
Installation
1. Locate the suspension units to the mounting spigots,
articulating the swinging arm until the distance
between the upper and lower spigots allows the
units to fit.
2. Fit the original washers to new mounting bolts. Install
the bolts then tighten them to 28 Nm.
3. Repeat operations 1 and 2 for the other rear
suspension unit (if removed).
4. Remove the wheel support (if fitted), lower the
motorcycle to the ground and park it on the side
stand.
Swinging Arm
Removal
Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised
and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from
falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to
the motorcycle.
1. Support the motorcycle so that the rear wheel is clear
of the ground, with no weight on the swinging arm
and suspension units.
2. Remove the rear wheel (see page
16.8>.
3. Remove the rear suspension units (see page 14.3).
4. Remove the fixing and detach the brake hose P-c1ip
from the left hand side of the swinging arm.
1. Brake pipe
2. Clip
3. Fixing
5. Remove the upper drive belt guard.
1. Upper drive belt guard
2. Rear fixing
3. Front fixing
14.4
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