Refitting The Front Wheel - APRILIA Atlantic 500 Workshop Manual

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REFITTING THE FRONT WHEEL

CAUTION
Be careful not to damage the brake lines, disc and
pads when refitting.
Position the wheel between the fork rods.
Insert the wheel pin (1) from the right side of the
vehicle.
Insert the spacer (2) between the hub and the right
fork rod.
Insert the spacer between the hub and the left fork
rod.
Screw in and tighten the wheel pin (1).
NOTE
Perform this operation from the right side of
the vehicle also.
Refit the brake caliper (4) by sliding it carefully onto
the brake disc.
Screw in and tighten the two screws (5).
Apply the front brake lever and press on the handle-
bar repeatedly to move the fork downwards.
In this way, the fork rods will settle correctly.
Screw in and tighten the wheel pin clamp screw (1).
Screw in and tighten the screw (3).
CAUTION
After refitting, apply the front brake lever repeat-
edly to ensure that the brake system is working
properly.
Check that the wheel is centered and balanced, see
(WHEELS/TIRES).
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