Triumph Tiger Explorer XR 2016, Service Manual

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Disconnect the Triumph Diagnostic Tool. 10.
Refit the rider’s seat (see Rider’s Seat - Installation). 11.
Swinging Arm - Inspection
The Rear Preload Motor Up/Down function tests provided in the Triumph Diagnostic Tool may be used as
follows:
Test rear preload motor operation.
Free the rear preload motor if it is stuck at an end stop.
Test Rear Preload Motor Operation
WARNING
Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. This will help prevent it
from falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle.
Connect the Triumph diagnostic tool and switch the ignition on. 1.
Navigate to CHASSIS DIAGNOSTICS - CHASSIS ECM DIAGNOSTICS and select FUNCTION TESTS. 2.
CAUTION
If the rear preload motor adjustment position reaches its maximum or minimum adjustment end stop, do not
continue to drive the motor towards the end stop.
Select the test direction that will drive motor away from the end stop as described later in this procedure.
Repeatedly driving the rear preload motor against an end stop may cause the motor to overheat, which can
result in permanent damage.
Note
The position of the rear preload motor adjustment can be checked visually as follows:
At the maximum preload end stop, the preload adjustment collar is fully extended from the base of
the motor housing. Approximately 20 mm of the adjustment collar is visible as shown below.
At intermediate preload adjustment positions, less of the adjustment collar will be visible as the
adjustment position moves closer to the minimum preload end stop.
At the minimum preload end stop, the preload adjustment collar is fully retracted into the motor
housing.
Rear preload motor housing 1.
Adjustment collar (maximum preload position -
fully extended) 2.
Adjustment collar (minimum preload position -
fully retracted) 3.
Visually Check the position of the rear preload motor. 3.
Note
If the rear preload motor is positioned at or near the minimum or maximum adjustment end stop, the
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