APRILIA RST mille Futura 2001 Service Manual page 307

RST mille
USA
WARNING
The following operations must be carried out by two
mechanics.
Before starting, agree which mechanic will handle
which operations.
Rest both hands on the tool (A).
Push downward, at the same time inserting the tool
(B) between the lock nut (20) and the washer (19).
While holding the damper rod (3), tighten the upper
fork tube cap (21) using the appropriate wrench.
Tightening torque for the upper fork tube cap
(5)/ damper rod (9): 25.8 ftlb (35 Nm).
Rest both hands on the tool (A).
Push downward, at the same time removing the tool
(B).
Remove the tools (A).
Place the lower fork tube- upper fork tube unit in a
vice using the two halves of the special tool (C).
Screw and tighten the upper fork tube cap (5) on the
upper fork tube.
Tightening torque for the upper fork tube cap
(5)/ upper fork tube: 25.8 ftlb (35 Nm).
Insert the spring preload thruster (22).
Screw on the spring preload adjuster (23).
Place the retainer ring (24) in its seat.
Use the spring preload adjuster (23) and the upper
adjuster screw (25) to restore the correct attitude,
which must be the same as that of the other lower fork
tube/upper fork tube unit, see 2.29.2 (ADJUSTING
THE FRONT FORK).
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23
22
24
B
20
19
21
3
C
21
A
B
A
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