Bottom Yoke And Headstock Bearings; Yoke Removal; Bearing Removal - Triumph Rocket III Service Manual

Bottom Yoke and Headstock Bearings
Yoke Removal
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.
1. Remove both forks as described on page 14.4.
2. Release the two screws securing the upper cover
of the handlebar clamp to the lower half.
1. Upper cover
2. Screws
3. Slacken the top yoke clamp bolts.
4. Pivot the instruments forward to reveal the top
nut.
1. Top nut
Front Suspension
5. Slacken and remove the top nut and washer from
the steering stem. Lift and support the handlebar
and top yoke assembly to gain access to the
bearing adjuster nut and locknut.
1. Locknut
2. Adjuster nut
6. Remove the locknut and adjuster nut.
7. Detach the bottom yoke from below the frame
headstock.
Bearing removal
1. Using a suitable drift, evenly and progressively
drive the bearing outer races from the frame
headstock.
2. Remove the inner race and dust seal from the
bottom yoke using a press or puller.
Protect the threads of the bottom yoke when using a
press or puller as damaged threads may mean
replacing the yoke completely.
Service Manual - Rocket III
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