Refitting The Swingarm - APRILIA TUONO 1000 Workshop Manual

TUONO 1000
5.5.4.

REFITTING THE SWINGARM

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Smear some grease all along the swingarm pivot.
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Fit the adjustment bushing (3) in its housing and
tighten it manually.
NOTE Ensure that the adjustment bushing (3) does not
protrude from the inner edge of the frame.
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Fit the drive chain on the front part (left) of the
swingarm and secure it with adhesive tape.
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Place a wooden support under the front end of the
swingarm to prevent it from lowering and keep it in
position.
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Support the rear end of the swingarm using the rear
support stand (OPT).
NOTE Shim the resting surface of the rear support stand
(OPT) so it is in work position (fastened to the two swingarm
pegs).).
• Support the front end of the swingarm; position it so
that the holes are aligned and simultaneously insert the
pivot completely (2).
NOTE Ensure that the hexagonal area of the pivot head (2)
is correctly inserted in the hexagonal housing inside the
adjustment bushing (3).
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Fit and manually tighten the counter nut a few turns
(1).
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Fit the washer and the swingarm pivot nut on the pivot
and tighten manually.
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Working on the right-hand side of the vehicle, turn the
swingarm pivot (2) clockwise so it turns the adjustment
bushing (3) which will push the swingarm fully home.
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