APRILIA RSV4 RR 2017 Service Station Manual page 426

Suspensions
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Block the rotation of the pins with a hex
wrench (1) (EVEN IF THE FLANGE IT-
SELF DOES NOT ALLOW THE RO-
TATION) and tighten to the prescribed
torque, the nuts (2) diametrically op-
posed in the order: (A) (B) (C) (D) (E).
CAUTION
IN THIS WAY THE PRESSURE EXERTED BY THE FIXING
ELEMENTS WILL BE EVENLY DISTRIBUTED ON THE
COUPLING SURFACE.
Checking the rear wheel
CHECK THE CONDITION OF ALL COMPONENTS AND OF THE COMPONENTS INDICATED AS
FOLLOWS IN PARTICULAR.
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
Check the bearings installed on the wheel.
CHECKING ROTATION
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Manually rotate the inner race of each bearing. The race must turn smoothly without im-
pediment or noise.
If one or both bearings do not fall within the control parameters:
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Replace both wheel bearings.
ALWAYS REPLACE BOTH BEARINGS.
ALWAYS REPLACE THE BEARINGS WITH COMPONENTS OF THE SAME TYPE.
•
Check the radial and axial play.
Axial play: minimal axial play is permitted.
Radial: none.
If one or both bearings do not fall within the control parameters:
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Replace both wheel bearings.
REAR WHEEL GASKETS
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Check that the gaskets are in good conditions; replace them if they show signs of damage
or excessive wear.
ALWAYS REPLACE BOTH SEALS TOGETHER.
ALWAYS REPLACE THE SEALS WITH COMPONENTS OF THE SAME TYPE.
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