APRILIA Atlantic 500 Workshop Manual page 153

Cycle parts
NOTE
Perform the following operation also on the
vehicle l.h.side.
Unloose and remove the two screws (11).
Release the brake caliper (12) from the fork.
CAUTION
Do not pull the front brake lever after removing
the brake caliper as the caliper piston may come
out of its seat and cause a leakage of brake fluid.
Unloose and remove the two screws (13)
Remove the brake oil pipes stop plate (14).
Release the pipes and the brake caliper from the fork.
Remove counternut (15).
CAUTION
Support the fork to prevent it from falling.
NOTE
When removing the fork, pay attention to the
balls coming out of the lower bearing.
Remove adjusting nut (16).
Remove the plastic gasket (17).
Remove the fork (18) from the steering tube (19).
Remove revolving ring (20) and upper bearing balls
(21).
Remove lower bearing balls (22).
Remove the grease from all bearing components,
fixed rings (23) and (24) included.
Remove the dust cover gasket (25).
Check the components for any signs of wear and
replace as necessary.
NOTE
For the grease type to be used with the
bearings, refer to the (LUBRICANT CHART).
Grease and proceed with the reassembly.
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