Checking The Components - APRILIA RST mille Futura 2001 Service Manual

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7.9.3 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS

WARNING
Make sure that none of the components are visibly
bent, broken, cracked and /or dented.
Replace any damaged components.
BEARINGS
Manually turn the inner race (1) of each ball bearing.
The rollers should turn smoothly and quietly.
There should be no axial clearance.
Any bearings found to have these faults must be
replaced.
WARNING
Apply grease to the balls (on the sides of each
bearing) and rollers, see 1.12 (LUBRICANT CHART).
GASKETS
Make sure the gaskets are intact; replaced if damaged
or excessively worn.
SWINGING ARM PIVOT
Use a dial indicator to make sure that the swinging arm
pivot (2) eccentricity does not exceed the allowable
limit.
If not, replace the pivot (2).
Maximum pivot eccentricity: 0.012 in (0.3 mm).
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