APRILIA Atlantic 300 Service Station Manual page 204

Suspensions
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Drain off the oil into the collecting con-
tainer by pumping it out with the stem.
Overhaul
WHEEL HOLDER STEM
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Check the sliding surface for scorings and/or scratches. These scorings can be eliminated
by rubbing them with wet sandpaper (grain 1).
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If the scorings are deep, replace the stem.
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Use a dial gauge to check that the stem bending is below the limit value.
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If over the value, replace the stem.
CAUTION
A BENT STEM SHOULD NEVER BE STRAIGHTENED BECAUSE ITS STRUCTURE WOULD BE
WEAKENED AND USING THE VEHICLE MAY BECOME DANGEROUS.
Characteristic
Bending limit:
0.2 mm
SLEEVE
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Check that there are no damages and/or cracks; otherwise, replace it.
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If there are signs of excessive wear or damage, replace the affected component.
Replace the following components with new ones:
- O-ring gasket on the cap «1».
- oil seal «2».
- dust guard «3».
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ATLANTIC 300 i.e.