Checking The Components - APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual

Body work
Loosen and remove the adjustor ring nut (1).
Remove the roller bearing (3) and the retainer ring (4)
from the steering stem (2).
Remove the ring seal (5) and washer (6).
Using a bearing puller, remove the bearing (7) from its
seat in the frame.
Clamp the lower plate and steering stem (2) in a vice
with soft jaws.
Using a bearing extractor, or a pair of pry bars, gently
pull the bearing (3) and retainer ring (4) from the
steering stem. Take great care not to damage the
stem. Pry only on the inner race of the bearing, never
on the roller cage.
CAUTION
When refitting the bearings, use a hollow drift of
the same diameter as the inner race, when you are
installing bearings on the steering stem, and the
outer race, when you are installing bearings in the
fork head. Never allow the drift to contact the
rollers or the cage. Make sure that both the bear-
ing inner and outer races are drifted fully home.
Before installation, carefully wash all components
with clean, fire-proof solvent. Lubricate the bear-
ing races before you install them.

CHECKING THE COMPONENTS

WARNING
Check the condition of all the components, espe-
cially the ones listed below.
BEARINGS AND GASKETS
See (CHECKING THE COMPONENTS).
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Release 00 2001-03
RS 50
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