Steering Column - VESPA LX 50 Workshop Manual

Vespa LX 50

Steering column

Removal
After removing the upper seat, lean the vehicle on
one side and extract the steering tube completely
from the fork.
Specific tooling
020055Y Wrench for steering tube ring nut
Overhaul
-The front suspension service operation is useful to replace the connecting parts between the steering
tube and the swinging hub of the front wheel holder, provided that the steering tube and the wheel holder
hub are in excellent conditions.
- Press and remove the wedging washer with the
help of a pointed end.
- For the second washer, repeat the operation us-
ing the punch on the side opposite to the one
shown in the figure.
A = Ø12 Punch
B = Sharp-edged end
- Use the specific tool, fitted with part 1*, and op-
erate the handgrip until the pin and the Nadella are
simultaneously ejected in the direction opposite
the tool thrusting force.
- To eject the second Nadella, use the tool fitted
with part 2* instead of part 1, on the side opposite
the one shown in the figure.
* Supplied with the tool
Suspensions
SUSP - 95