GENERAL
UPKEEP-Lubrication
Handbrake Cable Conduit
A
grease nipple is fitted in the conduit, as shown in the lubrication chart, to
which the grease gun should be applied every 6,000
miles (10,000 km.).
During the winter
months it is very important to keep the cable regularly
lubricated, as this prevents the entry of water which on cold nights will freeze,
thus locking the brake cable.
When lubricating the cable, grease is forced both ways and the gun should be
pumped until grease exudes at the end of the conduit.
Handbrake Compensator
Two grease nipples are provided on the compensator which is situated on
the rear axle casing (see arrow
B,
Fig.
8).
Front
ROAD
WHEEL HUBS
Recharging the hubs with grease on later models involves removing
the hubs, washing the bearings to remove all traces of the old grease
before liberally coating the rollers and races with new grease. This
should be carried out every 12,000 miles (20,000 km.). Where disc
brakes are fitted do not disturb the pipe unions but unbolt and move
the complete caliper, to
allow the hub and
disc to be removed, taking
care not to loose shims which may be fitted between the caliper and
the vertical link.
When replacing, ensure that the
inner race is tight against its shoulder.
Tighten the hub
nut until resistance is felt to hub rotation, then slacken
off
the nut by one flat of the hexagon and fit the split pin. This work
should
be preferably undertaken by your local Triumph agent who has
the necessary equipment for the task.
If
disc brakes are fitted
and the car is being used in competitions,
slacken off the hub nut one half flat and insert the split pin through one of
the two holes provided.
Rear
These bearings are lubri-
cated via a nipple (see
arrow, Fig.
9)
situated
facing downwards at the
rear of the brake backing
plate. Give five strokes
of the grease
gun
every
6,000
miles
(10,000
km.).
Fig.
9.
Rear hub lubricator.
FRONT SUSPENSION
AND
STEERING
Nipples are provided for the lubrication of the steering swivels (A), outer
tie rod, ball joints, outer bushes of the lower wish-bones (see
B
Fig. 10),
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