Steering Box Assembly - PIAGGIO Ape Workshop Manual

APE TM Benzina

Steering box assembly

HANDLEBAR - REMOVAL
Once the ash tray has been removed, take out the three anchor bolts using a 17-mm T-shaped wrench
and tilt the steering wheel backwards.
STEERING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (STEERING WHEEL VERSION) - REMOVAL
Disconnect the negative cable (-) from the battery to prevent short circuits.
Remove the instrument port dashboard and after removing the 3 nuts (1) and the 3 bolts (2), remove
the complete steering gear box.
RACK PRESSING ROLLER (STEERING WHEEL VERSION) - REMOVAL
Unscrew the two bolts (3) fixing the cover and remove the presser unit and the rack.
STEERING CONTROL LEVER (STEERING
WHEEL VERSION) - REMOVAL
For removal of the lever (4) it is sufficient to remove
the 3 bolts (2), the retainer circlip (5); any shim
washer (6) between the lever and the steering
tube, released at removal and that should be ad-
equately repositioned at their places at refitting.
Steering column
SC - 105