Norton Commando Workshop Manual

## Frame and Ancillaries

# F

23 | Hook the long end of the centre stand spring into the L.H. rear engine plate then use a length of twine over the stand end of the spring to expand it whilst locating the hook in the stand cross tube.
Prior to refitting the swinging arm, ensure that the pivot area is perfectly clean, that the sintered bushes are oiled lightly and that the four'O' sealing rings are in position.
24 | The left side pivot end cap must be held or''stuck" in position with a dab of grease as the swinging arm is positioned (see Fig. F7). Push the swinging arm forward so that the left end cap is held in position by the inner chaincase and held.
25 | Using a suitable bolt with locknut screwed into the right end of the swinging arm pivot spindle, position the lock screw hole upwards to align with the pivot tube hole (see Fig. F8). Align the pivot spindle with the swinging arm bore and push fully home.

26 | Align the lock screw hole in the pivot spindle and mounting cross tube by movement on the bolt used during refitting the spindle, locate and secure the lock screw and washer.
27 | Remove the bolt and nut usad during fitting of the pivot spindle
28 | Ensure the right side'O' rings are still in position then screw home the right end cap and extra long thin screw with copper washer. During tightening, position the lubrication nipple between the 11 and 1 o'clock position and check that the fibre washer is in position beneath the nipple.
29 | Refit the rear chain. This must pass over the bolts within the chainguard and over the countershaft (gearbox) sprocket. This is facilitatod by engaging top gear, tying the clutch lever back to the handiebar then cranking the kickstart to revolve the sprocket and pull the chain over. Engage neutral and pull the chain through sufficiently to connect the bottom run. Release the clutch lever.

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