APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY Manual page 72

Torque wrench setting for wheel
spindle clamp bolts: 12 Nm (1.2 kgm)
Slacken but do not remove the two
u
wheel spindle clamp bolts (4) on the right
side.
Slacken but do not remove the two
u
wheel spindle clamp bolts (5) on the left
side.
NOTE
Note the direction of the spacer
(6) placed on the right side to refit it
correctly on assembly.
NOTE
Lift the wheel slightly to facilitate
spindle removal.
Push on the threaded end of the wheel
u
spindle (7) carefully. Tap with a plastic
mallet if needed.
Hold the front wheel and withdraw the
u
wheel spindle (7) manually.
Ease the wheel off in a forward motion.
u
CAUTION
The spacer (6) should still be sitting in
the wheel hub. If it slips off, refit it
correctly (see REFITTING THE WHEEL).
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REFITTING THE WHEEL
Smear a light coat of grease over the
u
total length of the wheel spindle (7), see
page 116 (LUBRICANT CHART).
CAUTION
Use great care when refitting the wheel
to avoid damaging the brake lines,
brake disks and brake pads.
NOTE
The next procedure is only
required when the spacer (6) has slipped
out of place.
Position the spacer (6) to the wheel with
u
the larger diameter facing out.
CAUTION
The arrow mark on the hub points in the
direction of rotation.
Make sure to refit the wheel in the
correct direction. The arrow must be on
the left side of the vehicle.
Place the wheel between the fork legs
u
and over the support (1).
3
2
4
WARNING
Do not attempt to align the holes by
putting your fingers into the holes.
Move the wheel until the wheel hub bore
u
aligns with the holes in the fork.
Slide the wheel spindle (7) fully home
u
from the left side.
NOTE
Make sure the wheel spindle (7)
is fully in the hub.
Fit the washer (3) and screw the wheel
u
hub nut (2) finger-tight.
NOTE
Next, you will have to temporarily
fit the two wheel spindle clamp bolts (5) on
the left side. It is not necessary to tighten
them to the final torque.
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