APRILIA ATLANTIC 500, Workshop Manual

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Cycle parts
chap. 7
7-39
7
Release 00 2002-09
Atlantic 500
INSPECTION OF THE BEARINGS
Check that the parts are in proper working order.
Make sure that the area coming into contact with the
balls (1) (on the rotating (2) and fixed (3) seats) is not
damaged or excessively worn. If any damage or wear
is found, replace the whole bearing.
Apply grease to the area coming into contact with
the bearings in the two seats (2 and 3), see (LU-
BRICANT CHART).
Refitting
To refit, follow the disassembly instructions in reverse
order, including the following steps:
Make sure that no pipes or cables are twisted.
NOTE
The hole for fastening to the handlebar clamp
must be aligned with the cable on the fork pin.
4
5
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
Do not forcefully screw or tighten the register nut
(4) in order not to damage the steering bearings.
Tighten the register nut (4) until bearing play is re-
stored.
Check the play by moving the fork in the direction of
travel and making sure that steering movements are
fluid and freely rotating.
Lock the register nut (4) into position and tighten the
lock nut (5) with a wrench.
Repeat the second operation.
CAUTION