Rack Clearance Adjustment - PIAGGIO Ape Workshop Manual

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APE TM Benzina

Steering column

Insert the rack (9) (complete with steering control lever (4) and retaining circlip (5) until it protrudes from

the opposite side by 70 - 72 mm., keeping in mind that with this positioning the steering wheel must be

oriented for a straight motion course for the vehicle as shown in the figure; if this does not occur, slide

off the rack again, act on the steering wheel (rotate one or more teeth) and refit the rack again until the

steering wheel is oriented as explained above.

Align the front wheel in a straight line motion direction, in a similar manner as for the steering wheel;

place the steering control lever (4) interposing (between steering tube and control lever) the washers

(6) that were removed at disassembly, and lock the lever (4) with 3 bolts (2) to the prescribed torque.

N.B.

APPLY SPECIFIC GREASE ON ALL THE COMPONENTS OF THE ASSEMBLY (BALL BEARING,

AXIS, STEERING WHEEL, RACK, ROLLER, ETC.) BEFORE REFITTING THEM.

RACK CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT

Tighten the screw (8) that has been previously unscrewed until it comes into contact with the roller

support (do not undo beyond this limit). Now, turn back the screw (8) (undoing it) by 1/10 of a turn (max.

36°). Lifting the vehicle, also lift the front wheel and, by turning the steering wheel, cause the rack to

slide all the way along its working travel; if when doing so, any kind of resistance is found, stop the

steering wheel rotation and repeat from the start the adjustment described above exactly at the position

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