Removing The Swing Arm - APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual

Body work
RS 50

REMOVING THE SWING ARM

Read carefully (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION).
Remove the side fairings (REMOVING THE SIDE
FAIRINGS).
Remove the saddle cowl (REMOVING THE LOWER
FAIRING).
Remove the exhaust pipe, (REMOVING THE EX-
HAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER).
CAUTION
Place a stand of suitable height and strength
under the engine cradle, so that the motorcycle
stays stable during the disassembly and reassem-
bly work.
Proceed with great care when removing the swing
arm.
Remove the chain (REMOVING THE DRIVE CHAIN).
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Remove the rear wheel (REMOVING THE COMPLE-
TE REAR WHEEL).
Withdraw the caliper mounting plate (1), complete with
the rear brake caliper (2), with the tubes still con-
nected up.
CAUTION
Danger of brake fluid spilling out. Do not work the
rear brake lever when the fluid reservoir cap is
loosened or removed.
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2
Loosen and remove the nut (3) and push out the
screw (4) partially.
Torque setting for nut (3):
48 Nm (4.8 kgm) [35.4 Ft-lb].
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Remove the screw (4) and take the rear suspension
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(5) out from the front.
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ch. 7
Release 00 2001-03