Checking The Components - APRILIA Tuono 660 2021 Service Station Manual

RS 660 - Tuono 660
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Observing the indicated sequence, ex-
tract and remove the slider bushing
(14), the guide bushing (15), the ring
(16), the oil seal (17), the seeger ring
(13) and the dust guard (12).
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Loosen the screw on the foot of the fork and using the special Kajaba tool, unscrew the
plunger without removing it.
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DO NOT REMOVE THE PLUNGER STOP SCREW.
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Keeping the plunger fixing screw
pressed in order to maintain the oil
seal, release the stanchion from the
vice and stand over the container
where the oil was previously collected.
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At this point, completely unscrew the
plunger (18) and remove it, allowing
the screw with its copper washer to fall
inside the container and allowing the
residual oil left inside the stanchion to
drain completely.

Checking the components

stanchion
Check that the sliding surface is not scratched or scored.
Any scoring can be removed by sanding with damp sandpaper (grain 1).
If the scratches are deep, replace the stanchion .
Using a dial gauge, check than any bending of the stanchion is below the limit value.
If it is over the limit, replace the stanchion .
Suspensions
SUSP - 247