Camshaft Drive Chain And Idler Gear; Removal - Triumph Thunderbird Service Manual

Cylinder Head
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Camshaft Drive Chain Top Pad Torque
Sequence
12. Refit the alternator rotor and stator (see page 78-78>.
13. Refit the camshaft cover (see page 3-7>.
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. Remove the camshaft cover (see page 3-.5).
2.
Remove the camshafts (see page 3-7.5).
3. Remove the crankshaft (see page 5-9).
4. Remove and discard the bolt from the idler gear
shaft. Retain the washer for re-use.
Removal
Camshaft Drive Chain and Idler Gear
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9. Check that the camshaft timing marks align as
described previously. Rectify as necessary.
10. When the timing checks have been satisfactorily
completed, remove tool 3880039.
11.
Refit the top pad. Tighten the fixings to 5 Nm, and
then 10 Nm, in the sequence shown below.
1. Idler gear
2. Bolt
3. Washer
5. Withdraw the idler gear shaft and collect the idler
gear and camshaft drive chain from the upper
crankcase.
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1.
Idler gear shaft
2. Idler gear
3. Camshaft drive chain
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