Checking The Bearings - APRILIA Atlantic 500 Workshop Manual

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CHECKING THE BEARINGS

CAUTION
Check the condition of all components.
Check that the areas that come into contact with balls
(1) on both revolving ring (2) and fixed ring (3) are not
damaged or worn out. If they are, replace the bearing
assembly.
CAUTION
Grease the two rings (2) and (3) in the areas where
they are in contact with the balls (see LUBRICANT
CHART).
Reassembly
To reassemble, follow the disassembling procedure in
reverse order, taking care to interpose the steps given
below.
CAUTION
Ensure that the pipes and the cables are not
twisted
NOTE
The hole for the fixing to the handlebar clamp
must be aligned with the slot on the fork pin.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the steering bearings, take
care not to screw adjusting nut (4) tight.
Screw in adjusting nut (4) until the play of the bearings
is eliminated.
Check the play by stroking the fork in the direction of
motion and checking that the steering can rotate
smoothly and freely.
Lock adjusting nut (4) in position and tighten
counternut (5) with a spanner.
Repeat the second operation.
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Release 00 2002-09
Atlantic 500
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