Installing The Lower Fork Tube/Upper Fork Tube Unit - APRILIA RST mille Futura 2001 Service Manual

7.8.6 INSTALLING THE LOWER FORK TUBE/UPPER
FORK TUBE UNIT
Carefully read 1.3.9 (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION) and 2.29 (INSPECTING THE FRONT
SUSPENSION).
Install the upper fork tube (1) and lower fork tube (2)
together on the triple clamp (3) and fork head (4).
Insert the axle (5) through both tubes to align the lower
fork tube holes.
Make sure that the upper fork tube (1) is correctly
inserted into the triple clamp (3) and fork head (4).
Tighten the two screws (6) fastening the triple clamp
(3) to the upper fork tube (1).
Tightening torque for screws (6): 18 ftlb (25 Nm).
Lubricate the thread of the screw (7), and tighten.
Tightening torque for screw (7): 21.7 ftlb
(30 Nm).
Tighten the screw (8) fastening the fork head (4) to the
upper fork tube (1).
Tightening torque for screw (8): 18 ftlb (25 Nm).
Lower the lift platform.
Remove the axle (5).
Reassemble the wheel, see 7.2.1 (REMOVING THE
COMPLETE WHEEL).
Remove the belts fastening the rear drive train to the
platform.
WARNING
After reassembly, squeeze the front brake and
bounce the fork repeatedly.
The forks must slide smoothly and evenly, and there
must be no traces of oil on the tubes.
DANGER
Before using the vehicle, make sure that the riding
position is correct, see 2.29.2 (ADJUSTING THE
FRONT FORK).
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