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ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN BS III VEHICLE SERVICE MANUAL
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INSPECTION & PRECAUTIONS
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Inspect all the studs & bolts for bends, distortion, thread wear , threads stripped off etc
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Inspect all nuts for thread wear , threads stripped off etc
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DO NOT REUSE Nylock Nuts and Hex U nuts, and Pre coated fasteners once they have been tightened and
removed. Replace them every time they have been removed.
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DO NOT REUSE Washers, O Rings, Oil seals, Dust seals, rubber and plastic material rubber parts, plastic parts,
gaskets etc once they have been used and removed
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Inspect all control cables for internal cables fraying / damage
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Carefully inspect studs and nuts that are welded in the frame for any thread damage. If found damaged, use
suitable thread cleaning dies to repair the damages. If the threads are beyond repair, remove the damaged studs/
nuts and reweld new studs / nuts correctly.
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Clean the threads in the frame carefully using suitable cleaning and solving agents to clean off dirt and scales
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Apply suitable thread locking liquid as appropriate on non precoated fasteners before assembling and tightening
to torque.
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Always tighten fasteners diagonally and evenly to the correct specified torque values
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Clean, and repaint rusted areas in frame and other parts before assembly