PIAGGIO MP3 500 i.e. SPORT Service Station Manual page 326

MP3 500 i.e. SPORT Business_LT_ ABS-ASR_EU_USA
Suspensions
(2015)
Refit the spring/toothed sector unit, hold the crank-
case in a perfectly horizontal and stable position,
place the spring/toothed sector unit keeping it per-
fectly perpendicular to the bearing already fitted on
the crankcase; if necessary, slightly hit the unit
shaft end with a mallet and protect the thread by
screwing in a nut.
Fit the pinion and align the reference on the pinion
teeth with the reference indicated on the second
slot of the toothed sector.
Grease the pinion and the toothed sector with spe-
cific grease.
Refit the toothed sector spacer.
Recommended products
MONTBLANC MOLYBDENUM GREASE MON-
TBLANC MOLYBDENUM GREASE
Grease with molybdenum disulphide
Lubricate the interference areas, match the crank-
case halves with slight hits of a mallet to get them
into contact.
Place the flexible transmission supporting bracket,
refit the four screws, screw them to the prescribed
torque.
Locking torques (N*m)
Gear motor crankcase halves coupling
screws
11 to 13
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