Triumph Tiger Explorer XR 2016, Service Manual

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Lubricate the sealing lips with a recommended lubricant. This will help to prevent damage in initial use. On dual
lipped seals, smear the area between the lips with appropriate grease.
When pressing in a seal which has manufacturer's marks, press in with the marks facing out.
Seals must be pressed into place using a suitable driver. Use of improper tools will damage the seal.
Press
A part installed using a press or driver, such as a wheel bearing, should first be coated with oil or grease on its
outer or inner circumference so that it will locate smoothly.
Ball Bearing
When installing a ball bearing, the bearing race which is an interference fit should be pushed by a suitable
driver. This prevents severe stress or damage to the load carrying components. Press a ball bearing until it
touches the shoulder in the bore or on the shaft.
With the sealing lip facing the lubricant, press or drift a seal to the depth of its housing, if the housing is
shouldered, or flush with the face of the housing where no shoulder is provided.
Chassis Bearing Lubrication
Note
This information relates only to bearing lubrication. For the procedures necessary to replace a
bearing, always refer to the relevant section of this Service Manual.
Bearings installed in engine and transmission applications are not covered by this information.
Refer to the Lubrication chapter or the relevant engine chapter for additional information.
General
For a bearing to be serviceable for its anticipated life span it must be checked, adjusted and lubricated at regular
intervals, as specified in the service schedules given in the Owner’s Handbook and this Service Manual.
A correctly lubricated bearing will have a film of lubrication that separates the moving parts, disperses heat and
protects the bearing surfaces from corrosion.
Note
In all cases, use the lubricant recommended.
Grease the bearing, not the cavity where it is located.
A bearing that is not regularly checked and lubricated will have a reduced life span.
New Bearings
New bearings are typically protected with an oil preservative to prevent corrosion etc. during storage. This is
NOT the lubrication for the bearing but DOES NOT need to be washed off prior to assembly and in-service
lubrication.
When lubricating a new bearing with grease the following steps should be taken:
Do not clean off the oil preservative. 1.
Grease must be forced between the roller elements and the roller cage. 2.
Rotate the bearing to ensure that the grease is distributed over the entire circumference of the internal parts. 3.
Any excess grease should be smeared on the outside of the rollers. 4.
Lubrication and Checks While Servicing a Bearing
Disassemble parts as necessary to access the bearing. 1.
Inspect the old grease covering the bearing, looking for signs of bearing damage, i.e. flakes or specks of
metal. 2.
Remove the old grease. 3.
Check the bearing for smooth operation and visually check for corrosion, dents and flaking in the bearing
race, rollers or cage. Replace if necessary. 4.
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