Front Wheel - APRILIA RS 250 - 1998 Manual

FRONT WHEEL

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The disassembly and reassem-
bly of the front wheel may be dif-
ficult for unskilled operators. If
necessary, contact an aprilia Official
Dealer.
If you want to perform these operations
personally, keep to the following in-
structions.
Carefully read p. 47 (MAINTENANCE).
While disassembling and reassembling
the wheel, be careful not to damage the
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brake pipes, the discs and the pads.
To remove the front wheel it is
necessary to use the appropriate
front and rear support stands
52 use and maintenance RS 250
DISASSEMBLY
Position the vehicle on the appropriate
rear support stand, see p. 49 (POSITIO-
NING THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR
SUPPORT STAND
Position the vehicle on the appropriate
front support stand, see p. 49 (POSITIO-
NING THE VEHICLE ON THE FRONT
SUPPORT STAND
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Make sure that the vehicle is sta-
ble.
Have someone keep the handlebar stea-
dy in running position, so that the steering
is locked.
Brake caliper screw (1) driving torque:
50 Nm (5 kgm).
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.
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).
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out of their seats, thus causing the out-
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flow of the brake fluid. In this case con-
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sult your aprilia Official Dealer, who
will carry out the proper maintenance
operation.
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Wheel nut (4) driving torque:
80 Nm (8 kgm).
Loosen and remove the nut (4), taking
the washer.
from the wheel pin clamp.
Put a support (6) under the tyre, in such
a way as to keep the wheel in its position
after loosening it.
Withdraw the wheel pin (7) from the left
side.
Remove the wheel by withdrawing it from
the front and take the spacer ring (8).
Never pull the front brake lever
after removing the calipers,
otherwise the pistons may go
Partially unscrew the two screws (5)