Triumph TR6 - Transmission, Axle, and Fan Belt Servicing

REGULAR
MAINTENANCE
Transmission
(Fig.
68)
Every
61000 miles
(10,000
km.)
with the
vehicle
standing on
level
ground,
remove the oil filler
plug
(shown
arrowed),
and
top
up
the
gearbox until the oil
is level
with the bottom
of
the
filler
plug threads. Allow
surplus oil to drain
away
before
refitting
the
plug and
wiping clean. An oil transfer
hole between
the gearbox
and overdrive
unit provides
a common
oil
level.
Maintenance
of the overdrive unit
is
thus limited
to
ensuring
that the
correct
oil
level
is maintained in
the gearbox.
Rear Axle
(Fig.
69)
Every 6,000
miles
(10,000
km.)
remove
the oil
level
plug
(shown
arrowed), and
top-up the rear
axle until the
oil
is level
with the bottom of
the filler
plug
threads.
Allow
surplus oil to
drain before refitting the plug and
wiping
clean.
Fan Belt Adjustment
(Fig.
72)
Every 12,000
miles
(20,000
km.)
slacken the pivot bolt nut
(11
and
the adjustment
bracket bolt
(2).
Pivot
the
alternator awar'
from the engine
until the belt can be
moved
+"
-
t"
G2-
19
mm.)
at
the
mid-point of its
longest
run.
Maintaining
the alternator
in this position,
tighten the bolt
(2)
and
nut
(1).
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68
(upper)
Fig.
69
(lower)