APRILIA 8140172, Service And Repair Manual

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SERVICE AND SETTING UP
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Use a small flat-tip screwdriver to straighten the tabs
(those bent upwards) of the tab washer (9).
NOTE
Have the special tool
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to hand cod. 8140203
(socket spanner for adjusting steering).
◆ Use the special setscrew spanner to loosen and re-
move the lock ring (10).
◆ Remove the tab washer (9).
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CAUTION
When reassembling, the tab washer (9) must be re-
placed.
◆ Use the special setscrew spanner to tighten the adjust-
er ring (11) and eliminate the slack.
Driving torque of adjuster ring (11): 40 Nm (4.0 kgm).
◆ Refit the tab washer (9), making sure the tabs coincide
with the grooved sectors of the metal ring (11).
◆ Use the special setscrew spanner to screw on and
tighten the lock ring (10).
Tightening of lock ring (10):
manual until c 1/4 turn.
NOTE
Bend the tabs of the tab washer (9) upwards.
◆ Bend the four tabs of the tab washer (9) upwards onto
the grooved sectors of the lock ring (10).
◆ Refit the upper plate (3), making sure it is correctly
housed.
◆ Lubricate the thread and base on which the bush (8)
rests using motor oil, see1.6 (LUBRICANT CHART).
◆ Screw on and tighten the upper bush (8).
Driving torque of upper bush (8): 80 Nm (8.0 kgm).
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Screw on and tighten the screw (6).
Driving torque of screw (6): 25 Nm (2.5 kgm).
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Screw on and tighten the screw (1).
Driving torque of screw (1): 12 Nm (1.2 kgm).
◆ Refit the clutch fluid tank (5).
◆ Tighten the screw (4).
Driving torque of screw (4): 12 Nm (1.2 kgm).
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CAUTION
Once the operation is complete, make sure that the
rotation of the handlebar is smooth in order to avoid
damage to the balls and the loss of manoeuvrability
of the vehicle.
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