Vehicle Preparation; Removing The Engine From The Vehicle - APRILIA SX 125 Service Station Manual

Engine from vehicle

Vehicle preparation

CAUTION
BEFORE CARRYING OUT THE OPERATIONS BELOW, BEAR IN MIND THAT THE ENGINE MUST
BE REMOVED FROM THE CHASSIS TOWARDS THE BOTTOM; AFTERWARDS ARRANGE AND
POSITION THE NECESSARY TOOLS.
NOTE
GET A HOIST AND BELTS FOR LIFTING.
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Position the vehicle on its OPTIONAL front service stand.
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Support the vehicle rear part using a hoist, fastening two suitable belts to the rear frame.
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Remove the central and front side fairings.
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Remove the fuel tank.
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Lift the hoist arm until the belts are linked to the chassis and are taut.
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Remove the complete exhaust.

Removing the engine from the vehicle

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Remove the battery (1) from its hous-
ing.
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Before draining the cooling system,
prepare a container of suitable capaci-
ty.
•
Empty the cooling system by undoing
the front screw set to "OUT" on the left-
hand side of the crankcase.
•
Release the clamps and slide both
cooling system pipes off the engine.
ENG VE - 70
RX SX 125