Triumph Trident T160 - G3 RENEWING STEERING HEAD BEARINGS

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TELESCOPIC FORKS
(OP of the sealing washer. If difficulty Is encountered
during this operation, Service tool 61-6113, which
is Lisf:.:cl to retain the valve assembly while It Is
being removed, may be used to guide the damper
valve onto 1[5 location.
The socket screw can then be replaced into the
bottom of the fork leg and tightened as described
above.
Replace the fork springs, and refill the fork legs
with the correct quantity of 011. Replace the fork
cap nuts, tightening them to a torque setting of
45-50 ftllbs, The brake pipes etc. can then be
refitted, as can the binnacle assembly and the
electrics. T~e handlebar, front mudguard, and
front wheel can then be replaced.
Finally, refill the brake system with the appropriate
amount of hydraulic fluid. It will, of course, be
necessary to "bleed" the brake before using the
machine again.
SECTION G3
RENEWING HEAD BEARINGS
The steering head bearings are of taper roller type,
and are thus capable of satisfactory service over a
lengthy mileage before replacement should become
necessary, always providing that the bearings are
kept I~ correct adjustment, and that lubrication Is
adequate.
1:1 order to obtain access to these bearings. proceed
as In Section G2 to the point where the fork
stanchions have been removed from the top and
bottom yokes. Next, slacken the pinch bolt 'B'
(Fig. G2), and remove the adjuster nut 'A'. Using
a hide mallet, tap upwards on the underside of the
top yoke, tapping either side of the yoke alternately
until It Is free.
The bottom yoke, complete with steering stem,
cr.n then be withdrawn downwards. The taper
roller bearings should be removed, for cleaning
and Inspection. Check for pitting and fracture ofche
roller surface. The bearing must be replaced If
any of these faults are in evidence.
The steering head outer races have a very long
serviceable life, as mentioned previously, but If
their replacement is deemed necessary the races
can be removed using a suitable drift from Inside
the steering head lug of the frame.
Reassembly Is basically the reverse of the dismantling
procedure, but great care should be taken to
ensure that the steering head oUter races are
replaced squarely In the head lug, a substantial
drift being used for this purpose such as Service
tool 61-6121,
Th. steering head bearings should be greased on
replacement, after which, they should be adjusted
as described in Section G1.
Fig. G6. Fork Steering lock in the Fork Bottom Yoke.
G6
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