Shock Absorbers - APRILIA scarabeo 125 i.e. Service Station Manual

SCARABEO 125 i.e. - 200 i.e.

Shock absorbers

Rear suspension check
Check that the shock absorbers do not leak.
Check the tightening of all the elements and the
correct operation of the rear suspension joints.
Removal
To remove the shock absorbers, proceed as follows:
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Remove the tail fairings.
NOTE
GET A HOIST AND BELTS FOR LIFTING.
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Fasten the belts to the chassis rear
section.
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Lift the hoist arm until the belts are taut.
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Working from both sides of the vehicle,
undo the upper screw «1» fixing the
shock absorbers.
Locking torques (N*m)
M8 upper screw fixing shock absorber 25 (18.5 lbf ft)
Suspensions
SUSP - 169