Reinstalling The Wheel - APRILIA RST mille Futura 2001 Service Manual

RST mille
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7.2.4 REINSTALLING THE WHEEL

Carefully read 1.3.9 (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION).
WARNING
During reassembly, take care not to damage the
brake lines, discs and pads.
The arrow on the wheel hub shows the rotation
direction. When reassembling, be careful to mount
the wheel properly.
Spread a light coating of lubricant grease along the entire
length of the axle (1), see 1.12 (LUBRICANT CHART).
Place the left spacer (7) in its seat on the wheel.
Place the wheel between the fork tubes.
WARNING
Danger of injury.
Do not insert your fingers to align the holes.
Move the wheel until the center hole is aligned with the
holes on the fork.
Fully insert the axle (1).
Place the washer and tighten the nut (3) by hand.
For block the axle (1) rotation, tighten the two axle
clamp screws (4).
Tightening torque for the axle clamp screws (4):
16.2 ftlb (22 Nm).
Fully torque the nut (3).
Tightening torque for wheel axle nut (3): 59 ftlb
(80 Nm).
Tighten the two axle clamp screws (5).
Tightening torque for the axle clamp screws (5):
16.2 ftlb (22 Nm).
WARNING
Be very careful to avoid damaging the brake pads.
Slip the brake caliper (6) onto the disc, and position it
so that the fastener holes are aligned with the holes on
the support.
WARNING
Replace the screws (2) fastening the clamp (6) with
two new screws of the same type.
Screw and tighten the two brake caliper fastener
screws (2).
Tightening torque for brake caliper screws (2):
36 ftlb (50 Nm).
Loosen the two axle clamp screws (4).
Applying the front brake lever, press on the handlebar
repeatedly to push the fork down. This will allow the
fork tube to settle properly into position.
Tighten the two axle clamp screws (4).
Tightening torque for the axle clamp screws (4):
16.2 ftlb (22 Nm).
WARNING
After reassembly, operate the front brake lever
repeatedly and make sure the brake system is in
good working order.
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