Removing The Rear Suspension Linkages - APRILIA ETV mille Workshop Manual

CHASSIS
7.9.2 REMOVING THE
LINKAGES
Read 0.5.1 (GENERAL
INFORMATION) and 2.30.1 (REAR SUSPENSION)
carefully.
! Working from the left-hand side of the motorcycle,
release and remove the nut (1).
Torque wrench setting for nut (1): 45 Nm (4.5 kgm).
! Withdraw the bolt (2) from the opposite side.
! Release and remove the nut (3). Collect the washer.
Torque wrench setting for nut (3): 40 Nm (4.0 kgm).
! Working from the right-hand side of the motorcycle,
release and remove the nut (5).
Torque wrench setting for nut (5): 45 Nm (4.5 kgm).
! Withdraw the bolt (6) from the opposite side.
! Remove the complete linkage system (4) of the rear
suspension.
NOTE
Grease all pivot points of the linkages when
refitting, see 1.6 (LUBRICANT CHART). Take care to
refit all parts in the correct position and test all joints for
smooth operation several times.
! Inspect the linkage system after assembly, see 2.30.3
(INSPECTING THE REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE
SYSTEM).
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REAR SUSPENSION
PRECAUTIONS AND
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Release 00/2004 - 04