Changing The Fork Fluid (Rxv) - APRILIA SXV / RXV 450 550 Use And Maintenance Book

CYCLE PARTS
5.2.3.

CHANGING THE FORK FLUID (RXV)

NOTE The following procedure applies to both fork legs.
Periodically change the fork fluid, see (REGULAR SERVICE
INTERVALS CHART).
NOTE While draining and filling fork fluid, the stanchion and
its parts should be clamped in a vice; be careful not to
tighten them too much or damage them; always use
aluminum protections.
DRAINING
Drain oil as follows:
• Remove the fork leg, see (REMOVING THE FORK
LEGS - RXV).
•
Set fork leg (3) in a vice with safety jaws. Use a
hexagonal wrench to loosen the top cap 1.
NOTE Make sure the O-ring (2) is not damaged during
removal.
•
Push the fork leg into the sleeve.
WARNING
The fork leg/sleeve unit is filled with oil; do not
tilt it too much or turn it upside-down during
removal.
• Loosen the lock nut indicated by the arrow, holding the
plug (1) with a suitable hexagon wrench.
•
Remove the cap (1).
•
Remove the plastic bushing (4)
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