Disassembling The Suspension Linkage - APRILIA SL Mille Workshop Manual

CHASSIS
7.10.3 DISASSEMBLING THE SUSPENSION
LINKAGE
Carefully read 0.4.1
(PRECAUTIO~S
AND GENERAL
INFORMATIONS).
• Remove the entire connection element unit of the sus-
pension (1), see 7.10.2 (DISASSEMBLING THE REAR
SUSPENSION LINKAGE).
• Loosen and remove the nut (2).
Driving torque of the nut that fastens the double con-
nection element to the single connection element: 50
Nm (5.0 kgm).
• Slide out the screw (3).
• Remove the two double connecting rods (4) (5).
NOTE
Wash all the components with a clean deter-
gent.
NOTE
When reassembling, connect the single con-
necting rod (12) to the double connecting rods (4) (5) as
illustrated in the figure; the arrow inscribed on the top side
must face in the direction of travel.
7.10.4 CHECKING THE COMPONENTS
Make sure that none of the components appear to be
visibly distorted, broken, cracked and/or dented.
Replace any damaged components.
BEARINGS
• Manually rotate the rollers. It should rotate smoothly
without jamming and/or noise.
There should be no end play.
Any bearings featuring said defects should be
changed .
. Apply grease on the rollers, see 1.6 (LUBRICANT
CHART).
SEALS
• Make sure the seals are intact; should they prove dam-
aged or feature signs of excessive wear, change them.
SHOCK ABSORBER
• Make sure that there are no oil leaks from the shock ab-
sorber and that its travel is smooth and gradual.
If this is not the case, change the shock absorber.
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