APRILIA SCARABEO 125 Service Manual page 149

SCARABEO 125 - 200
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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 (dowel 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 compo-
nent.
Replace the following components with new ones:
- O-ring gasket on the cap «1»;
Suspensions
SUSP - 149