Reassembling The Fork - APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual

Cycle Parts
WARNING
Remove any dirt from the bushings taking care
not to scratch their surface.
Replace the following components with new ones:
- oil seal (4)
- dust ring (5)
- the two O-rings on rod plug (6)

REASSEMBLING THE FORK

Read through the section PRECAUTIONS AND
GENERAL INFORMATION.
WARNING
During reassembly, take special care in ensuring
that the sliding surfaces are in perfect condition
(there should be no signs of wear, scoring, etc.),
otherwise replace the damaged components. Take
care not to let in any foreign bodies.
Do not use the previously drained oil.
Always replace the gaskets.
Be very careful throughout the reassembly.
IMPORTANT
Before performing the operations
described below, prepare two jaws (A) of soft material
(aluminium), a screw (B) with an M4 thread, and a
container with a capacity in excess of 350 cm
cu.in 3 ).
Before refitting the gaskets and the bushings, cover
them with a film of fork oil (refer to the TABLE OF
LUBRICANTS).
Clamp sheath (1) in a vice with the opening facing
upwards after interposing two jaws of soft material
(aluminium).
Insert sliding bushing (2) into sheath (1), and then
insert cup (3).
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