Triumph Tiger Explorer XR 2016, Service Manual

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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.
Position a container beneath the rear bevel box oil drain plug. 1.
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Drain plug 1.
Remove the drain plug and allow all the oil to fully drain out. Discard the sealing washer. 2.
Wipe the drain plug clean, fit a new sealing washer then refit to the final drive and tighten to 25 Nm . 3.
Note
The drain plug is magnetic. It is normal for metallic deposits to be attached to the drain plug magnet.
Have an assistant stand the motorcycle upright. 4.
Remove the filler level plug. 5.
Fill with 75W/90 fully synthetic hypoid oil that meets specification API Service Level GL5, such as Castrol
SAF-XO fully synthetic hypoid oil, until the level of oil inside the unit is level with the bottom of the filler. 6.
Incorporating a new washer, refit the plug and tighten to 25 Nm . 7.
Rear Bevel Box - Inspection
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.
Remove the rider’s seat (see Rider’s Seat - Removal).
Disconnect the battery, negative (black) lead first.
Support the motorcycle so that the rear wheel is clear of the ground.
Remove the rear wheel (see Rear Wheel - Removal).
WARNING
Do not allow the caliper to hang on the brake hose as this may damage the hose and could lead to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
Detach and support the rear brake caliper such that the weight of the caliper is not supported by the brake 1.
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REAR BEVEL BOX / DRIVE SHAFT