Re-Installing The Swinging Arm - APRILIA RST mille Futura 2001 Service Manual

7.9.4 RE-INSTALLING THE SWINGING ARM

Carefully read 1.3.9 (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION) and
SWINGING ARM).
Spread a light coating of lubricant grease along the
entire length of the swinging arm pivot (1), see 1.12
(LUBRICANT CHART).
Insert the adjuster bushing (2) in its seat and screw it
on by hand.
NOTE
The adjuster bushing (2) must not protrude
beyond the inside edge of the frame.
Place the drive chain (3) over the front left part of the
swinging arm, and tape it in place.
WARNING
Due to the weight of the rear drive train,
following operations must be carried out by two
mechanics.
Before starting, agree which mechanic will handle
which operations.
Support the front of the swinging arm, maneuver it so
that the holes are aligned, and at the same time insert
the pivot (1).
NOTE
Make sure that the hex head on the pivot (1) is
correctly inserted in the hexagonal recess on the adjuster
bushing (2).
Fit the lock ring (4) and screw it on by hand a few turns.
Place the washer (5) and nut (6) on the swinging arm
pivot, tightening them by hand.
Now adjust the swinging arm, see 2.30.1 (ADJUSTING
THE SWINGING ARM).
Remove the tape to release the chain (3)
Fit the chain (3) back over the countershaft sprocket
(7).
NOTE
Apply (7) LOCTITE
spline of the countershaft sprocket.
Insert the countershaft sprocket (7) complete with
chain (3) on the shaft.
NOTE
Apply LOCTITE ®
(8).
Place the washers (9) and (10) over the screw (8).
Screw in and tighten the screw (8).
Tightening torque for screw (8): 36 ftlb (50 Nm).
Replace the voltage
(INSPECTING THE DRIVE CHAIN GUIDE PLATE).
Adjust the drive
(ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN).
Connect the odometer sensor connector (13) to the
main wiring.
Replace the rear brake master cylinder and brake oil
reservoir, see 7.6.5
MASTER CYLINDER).
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regulator, see 2.35.4
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