7.11. Rear Suspension; Removing The Shock Absorber - APRILIA LEONARDO 250 Workshop Manual

LEONARDO 250 - 300

7.11. REAR SUSPENSION

7.11.1.

REMOVING THE SHOCK ABSORBER

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Raise vehicle on centre stand.
WARNING
Wait until the engine and the exhaust silencer
have completely cooled down.
IMPORTANT Remove the shock absorbers one by one. To
keep the vehicle in its position, always leave one shock ab-
sorber installed on the vehicle.
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Unscrew and remove the upper screw (1) and take the
nut (2).
IMPORTANT Slightly press the saddle, in order to facilitate
the extraction of the upper screw.
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Unscrew and remove the lower screw.
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Remove the shock absorber.
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