Removing The Front Wheel Assembly - APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual

Cycle Parts
REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEM-
BLY
Carefully read the PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE.
While disassembling and reassembling the wheel,
be careful not to damage the brake pipes, the
discs and the pads.
NOTE
To remove the front wheel it is necessary to
use the appropriate rear support stand.
Rear support stand: 8705021.
Position the vehicle on the appropriate rear support
stand, (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR
SUPPORT STAND ).
WARNING
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
Brake caliper screw (1) driving torque:
22 Nm (2,2 kgm) [16.2 Ft-lb].
Unscrew and remove the two screws (1) that fasten
the front brake caliper (2).
Withdraw the brake caliper (2) from the disc, leaving it
attached to the pipe (3).
CAUTION
Never pull the front brake lever after removing the
brake caliper, otherwise the caliper pistons may
go out of their seats, thus causing the outflow of
the brake fluid.
Put a support (4) under the tyre, in such a way as to
keep the wheel in its position after loosening it.
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