Disassembling The Rear Fork Gaskets - APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY Workshop Manual

CYCLE PARTS
5.5.3.

DISASSEMBLING THE REAR FORK GASKETS

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Remove the fork.
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Use a cloth to clean both sides of the bearing hous-
ings.
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Slide out the bush (1).
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Remove the seal (2).
•
Remove the seal (3).
•
Remove the snap ring (4).
NOTE Have the appropriate special tool OPT at hand:
- Aprilia part# 8140180 (bearing extractors).
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Use a special extractor to extract the two bearings (5)
and roller bearing (6).
CAUTION
The bearings must be checked and, if neces-
sary, changed every time they are disassem-
bled.
•
Remove the inner spacer (7) and retrieve the two O-
rings (8).
•
Remove the inner spacer (9).
•
Remove the seals (10).
•
Use a special extractor to extract the two roller bear-
ings (11).
CAUTION
The bearings must be checked and, if neces-
sary, changed every time they are disassem-
bled.
• Thoroughly clean the inside of the bearing housing.
NOTE Wash all the components with a clean detergent.
CAUTION
When reassembling, use a drift with the same
diameter as the outer race to insert the bear-
ings.
Do not strike the balls and/or the inner race.
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