APRILIA RSV mille Workshop Manual page 325

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CAUTION
The following operations must be performed by two
persons. Fix the operating procedure before starting
work.
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Rest both hands on the tool (A).
N ✱
Push downwards and at the same time insert the tool
(B) between the locking nut (7) and the washer (8).
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Keeping the pumping element (9) still, unscrew the
slider upper plug (5) by means of a fork spanner insert-
ed in the appropriate seat.
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Rest both hands on the tool (A).
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Push downwards and at the same time withdraw the
tool (B).
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Remove the tool (A).
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Remove the washer (8).
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Remove the sliding ring (10).
NOTE
Before removing them completely, keep the
spring pressing tube (6) and the spring (11) out of the fork
tube for a few seconds, so that part of the oil drops inside
the fork tube itself.
N ✱
Remove the spring-press tube (6) complete with
spring press and slide ring.
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RSV mille
Release 00/2002-10