Checking The Rear Swinging Arm Components - APRILIA RS 125 Workshop Manual

CHASSIS
RS125
5.6.3.

CHECKING THE REAR SWINGING ARM COMPONENTS

NOTE Check all components for distortion, breakage, cracks
and/or denting. Replace any damaged components.
NEEDLE ROLLER CAGES
Manually turn the needle roller cages, they should turn
smoothly with no noise and/or hard spots.
No axial play should be noticed.
Faulty needle roller cages should be changed.
Grease the needle rollers, see (LUBRICANT CHART).
SEALS
Check that all seals are intact; change them if they are
damaged or worn.
SWINGING ARM PIVOT
Using a dial gauge, check that shaft runout does not exceed
the service limit. If it does, replace the shaft.
Shaft runout limit: 0.3 mm (0.01 in.).
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