APRILIA RSV4 RR 2017 Service Station Manual page 420

Suspensions
•
Tighten the lower lock ring to a torque
of 70 Nm (51.63 lb ft).
•
Steer repeatedly completely left and
completely right to allow the bearings
to settle.
•
Loosen the ring nut.
•
Retighten the lock ring to the prescri-
bed torque of 60 Nm +/- 9 Nm (44.25
lb ft +/- 6.64 lb ft).
•
Steer completely left and completely
right and check that the steering ro-
tates smoothly and without excessive
resistance.
•
If any problems are noted, repeat the
procedures described above.
NOTE
DISCONNECT THE STEERING DAMPER WHEN ADJUST-
ING THE STEERING FREE PLAY.
Specific tooling
AP8140190 Tool for steering tightening
•
Fit the safety washer and bend the two
opposing tabs into the notches on the
lock ring.
SUSP - 420
RSV4 RR-RF