Removing The Upper Chain Housing; Removing The Rear Housing - APRILIA RST mille Futura 2001 Service Manual

CHASSIS

7.1.58 REMOVING THE UPPER CHAIN HOUSING

Carefully read 1.3.9 (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION).
Place the vehicle on the center stand.
Unscrew and remove the screw (1).
Tightening torque for screw (1): 2.9 ftlb (4 Nm).
Unscrew and remove the screw (2).
Tightening torque for screw (2): 2.9 ftlb (4 Nm).
Unscrew and remove the screw (3).
Tightening torque for screws (3): 2.9 ftlb (4 Nm).
Unscrew and remove the two screws (4).
Tightening torque for screws (4): 2.9 ftlb (4 Nm).
Remove the line fastener (5) by lifting it out.
Remove the outer guard (7).
Move the odometer cable and rear brake line from the
upper chain housing (6).
Remove the upper chain housing (6) by sliding it out
from behind.

7.1.59 REMOVING THE REAR HOUSING

Carefully read 1.3.9 (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION).
Place the vehicle on the center stand.
Remove the saddle support lower molded cover,
see 7.1.41 (REMOVING THE SADDLE SUPPORT
LOWER MOLDED COVER).
Unscrew and remove the two screws (3).
Unscrew and remove the four screws (1) fastening the
rear subframe (2) to the frame.
Tightening torque for screws (4): 18 ftlb (25 Nm).
Remove the rear housing (2), sliding it out from the
back.
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