Triumph SPEED TRIPLE 955cc - Cylinder Head Inspection; Cylinder Head Bolt Release Sequence

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36.
Release the screws securing the side of the cylinder
head to the upper crankcase.
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1. Cylinder Head to Upper Crankcase Screws
37.
Support the engine beneath the sump and remove
the frame to cylinder head mounting bracket from
the left hand side of the motorcycle.
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1. Frame to Cylinder Head Mounting Bracket
38.
Release the frame to cylinder head bolts.
39.
Progressively release the cylinder head bolts in the
order shown below.
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3
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7
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Cylinder Head Bolt Release Sequence
40.
Lightly tap the cylinder head with a rubber mallet to
break the seal of the gasket. Remove the cylinder
head.
41.
Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
42.
Collect the cam chain rubbing blade from the
crankcase.
43.
Remove the cylinder liners.
Inspection
1.
Thoroughly clean the surface of the head and check
for damage and pitting of the combustion
chambers.
2.
Using a straight edge, check the cylinder head
gasket face for warp which could lead to gasket
failure. Replace the head if warped.
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1. Straight Edge
1. Frame to Cylinder Head Bolts
2. Cylinder Head Gasket Face
3.
Check the cam chain rubbing blade. Renew if worn
or damaged.
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