Reassembly Front Wheel - APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual

Body work
RS 50
RIM
Using a dial gauge, check that the radial runout (A)
and axial runout (B) on the rim (5) do not exceed the
specified limits.
Excessive runout is usually caused by worn or dam-
A
aged bearings.
If, after replacing the bearings, the runout is still not
within the stated limit, replace the rim (5).
B
Maximum radial and axial runout: 2 mm (0.08 in).
TIRE
Check the condition of the tire (TIRES).
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REASSEMBLY FRONT WHEEL

4
5
Read carefully (SERVICING SCHEDULE).
2
Apply a thin film of lubricating grease to the front axle
(1), (LUBRICANT CHART).
Install washer (2) on the speedometer drive (3) (boss
side (4).
1
Position the boss (4) of the speedometer drive (3) in
3
the appropriate seat on the wheel hub.
Locate the cover (5) over the speedometer drive (3).
Position the spacer ring (6) in its seat on the wheel.
7
Position the wheel between the fork rods on the
support (7).
WARNING
Danger of injury. Keep your fingers clear.
Do not attempt to line up the wheel and the axle
clamps with your fingers. Failure to observe this
warning can lead to amputation of a finger or
other serious injury.
Move the wheel around until the axle hole and the
axle clamps are aligned.
9
Push in the axle (1) completely.
Install the washer (8) and nut (9). Tighten finger tight.
Ensure that the cover (5) is correctly installed on the
fork.
Prevent the axle (1) from rotating using the Allen
wrench.
Tighten the nut (9) to its appropriate tightening torque.
Nut (9) tightening torque:
59 Ft-lb (8 kgm) [80 Nm].
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Release 00 2001-03