Shock Absorbers - VESPA GTV 125 Service Station Manual

Suspensions
- Install a new silent bloc, making sure it aligns
properly with the reference tooth.
- Fit the silent blocs, making sure the chamfered
part of the silent bloc matches the chamfered part
of the bracket
- Using the appropriate tool, fit the silent bloc as
shown in the photo
Refitting
- To refit, perform the removal operations in reverse.
- Grease the bearings and the rolling parts with the recommended grease.
-Complete the fitting by tightening the nuts on the relative bolts to the proper tightening torque.
Locking torques (N*m)
Engine and vehicle side swinging arm junction bolt 33 ÷ 41 Nm Swinging arm pin - Engine 64 -
72 Body shell - Swinging arm pin 76 ÷ 83 Screw fixing the silent-block support plate to the
body 42 ÷ 52

Shock absorbers

Removal
Proceed as follows:
- place the scooter on its centre stand;
- remove the luggage rack
- lift the engine a little with a jack so as to free the
two shock absorbers;
- remove the muffler assembly;
- undo the shock absorber spring assembly clamp-
ing screw from the support fixed to the engine on
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Vespa GTV 125