Norton Commando Workshop Manual

## Frame and Ancillaries

# F

30 | Push the rear chain oiler flexible pipe onto the metal pipe at the swinging arm.
31 | Refit the right footrest and secure do not overlook the ground (earth) tag secured to the longest bolt from behind by a nut.
32 | Refit the rear wheel (see Section H2).
33 | Refit the exhaust system but check that the copper sealing rings (corrugated steel rings on later models) are in position in the ports and that lockring tab washers are fitted. Tighten the lockrings using service tool 063968 then tap the lockring tabs as appropriate between the cylinder head and lockring fins.
34 | Adjust the rear brake as desired then adjust the stop switch position (see Section J18).
35 | Refit the fueltank (seeSection F9) and reconnect the fuel pipes.

36 | Refit the fuse.
37 | Refit the accessory cover and right side cover.
38 | Check all oil levels and top up or refill as necessary. This includes the swinging arm pivot which requires SAE 140 oil.
39 | Replace the seat and secure with the knurled side knobs.

### SECTION F5

### REMOVING AND REFITTING SUSPENSION UNITS

In order to replace or dismantle the suspension units it is necessary to remove them from the motorcycle as follows:
1 | Remove the nut securing the bottom of the suspension unit and pull the unit clear of the swinging arm.
2 | Release both large knobs and lift the seat up and to the rear (Fastback model straight up) clear of the motorcycle.
3 | Slacken off the knurled knob as far as possible to gain spanner access to the integral hexagon of the suspension unit top bolt.
4 | Holding the bolt by the hexagon to prevent turning remove the nut and plain washer from behind.
5 | Support the weight of the suspension unit and remove the bolt.
The suspension unit is now free to lift clear of the top frame lugs.

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