Checking The Components - APRILIA RST mille Futura 2001 Service Manual

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7.10.4 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS

WARNING
Make sure that none of the components are visibly
bent, broken, cracked and /or dented.
Replace any damaged components.
BEARINGS
Manually turn the rollers, which should turn smoothly
and quietly.
There should be no axial clearance.
Any bearings found to have these faults must be
replaced.
WARNING
Apply grease to the rollers, see 1.6 (LUBRICANT
CHART).
GASKETS
Make sure the gaskets are intact; replaced if damaged
or excessively worn.
SHOCK ABSORBER
Make sure there are no oil leaks in the shock absorber,
and that its stroke is smooth and progressive.
If not, replace.
DANGER
The shock absorber contains pressurized nitrogen.
In order to avoid the risk of explosion, keep it away
from flames and/or sources of heat.
If replacing the shock absorber, discharge the
nitrogen by pressing on the valve stem under the
valve cap (1).
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