Front Wheel - APRILIA RSV MILLE - REGULAR SERVICE Manual

CAUTION
The disassembly and reassembly of the
front wheel may be difficult for unskilled
operators. If necessary, contact an
Official Dealer.
If you want to perform these operations
personally, keep to the following in-
structions.
Carefully read p. 55 (MAINTENANCE).
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 front and
rear support stands .
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DISASSEMBLY
N
Position the vehicle on the appropriate
rear support stand, see p. 62 (POSI-
TIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR
SUPPORT STAND ).
N
Position the vehicle on the appropriate
front support stand, see p. 62 (POSI-
T I O N I N G T H E V EH I C L E O N T H E
FRONT SUPPORT STAND
CAUTION
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
N
Have someone keep the handlebar
steady in running position, so that the
steering is locked.
Brake caliper screw (1) driving torque:
50 Nm (5 kgm).
#
N
Unscrew and remove the two screws
(1) that fasten the front brake caliper (2).
#
N
Withdraw the brake caliper (2) from
the disc, leaving it attached to the pipe
(3).
Never pull the front brake lever after re-
moving the calipers, otherwise the pis-
tons may go out of their seats, thus
causing the outflow of the brake fluid. In
this case consult your
Dealer, who will carry out the proper
maintenance operation.
).
Wheel nut (4) driving torque:
80 Nm (8 kgm).
N
Loosen and remove the nut (4), taking
the washer.
#
N
Partially unscrew the two screws (5)
from the wheel pin clamp.
N
Put a support (6) under the tyre, in such
a way as to keep the wheel in its position
after loosening it.
N
Withdraw the wheel pin (7) from the left
side.
N
Remove the wheel withdrawing it from
the front.
CAUTION
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