Front Wheel - APRILIA ETV MILLE CAPONORD ABS - 2003 Manual

FRONT WHEEL

WARNING
The disassembly and reassembly of the
front wheel can be difficult for those un-
familiar with vehicle maintenance. You
may wish to have your Local aprilia
Dealer carry out these operations. If you
wish to perform these operations your-
self, carefully read p. 87 (MAINTE-
NANCE).
WARNING
Use heavy work gloves while removing the
front wheel. Use latex, rubber or nitrile
gloves for the maintenance operations
that require contact with grease or oil. Dur-
ing disassembly and reassembly opera-
tions, take care not to damage pipes,
brake discs and pads, ABS sensor and
phonic wheel. Before carrying out the fol-
lowing operations, let the engine and the
exhaust silencer cool down until they
reach room temperature.
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Failure to observe this warning can lead to
serious burns. Riding with damaged rims
is dangerous for the rider, the vehicle and
other people. Check the conditions of the
rim and have it replaced if it is damaged.
WARNING
Have the rim replaced by your Local
aprilia Dealer.
NOTE
You must use the appropriate front
support stand (1) to remove the front wheel.
DISASSEMBLY
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Loosen screw (13) and remove ABS sen-
sor.
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Remove the left (2) and right (3) front
brake caliper, see p. 127 (REMOVING
THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS).
CAUTION
Never touch the front brake lever after
removing the brake calipers from the
discs. If you do, the caliper pistons may
be pushed out of their seats, and brake
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fluid will be spilled. Should you acci-
dentally do this, take your vehicle to
your Local aprilia Dealer who will know
how to repair this damage.
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Place a support (4) under the front tire, in
such a way as to keep the wheel in its
position after loosening it.
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
If it falls over, it may cause damage to
bystanders and other property, as well
as being damaged itself.
◆
Have a helper steady the handlebar in
the straight ahead position.
Wheel nut (5) tightening torque:
57.86 ftlb (80 Nm).
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Remove the wheel nut (5) and washer (6).
WARNING
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