Replacing Components; Using The Manual - APRILIA Atlantic 500 Workshop Manual

General Information
Atlantic 500

REPLACING COMPONENTS

CAUTION
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Never reuse circlips. Always replace removed circlips with new ones.
When fitting a new circlip, take care not to part its ends more than is required to fit it on the shaft.
After fitting a circlip, ensure that it is fully and firmly inserted in its seat.
Never use compressed air to clean the bearings.
NOTE
Bearings should always rotate freely, smoothly and silently, otherwise they must be replaced.
Only use GENUINE aprilia spares.
Always use the recommended lubricants and consumables.
If possible, lubricate parts before refitting them.
When tightening screws and nuts, start with the larger or the inner ones, and then proceed diagonally.
Carry out the tightening in successive steps before applying the full tightening torque.
Always replace self-locking nuts, seal rings, circlips, O-rings, cotter pins and screws (if the threads are damaged)
with new ones.
Clean all mating surfaces, oil seal rims and gaskets before refitting.
Apply a film of lithium grease to the oil seal rims.
Replace the oil seals and the bearings so that the marks or serial numbers face outwards (side in view).
Generously lubricate the bearings before fitting them.
Check that every component has been fitted properly.
After repairing or servicing any parts, carry out preliminary checks and test the vehicle on private ground or in a
low-traffic area.

USING THE MANUAL

HOW TO CONSULT THE MANUAL
The manual is divided into chapters, each corresponding to a major type of components.
For easy reference, refer to the TABLE OF CONTENTS.
Unless otherwise specified, parts are reassembled by following the disassembling procedures in reverse order.
The terms "left" and "right" refer to the rider sitting on the vehicle in a normal riding position.
Refer to the "OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL" for information on how to operate and maintain the
vehicle.
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Release 00 2002-09