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u Place the wheel centrally in the swinging
arm, on the support (2).
WARNING
Keep your fingers well away from the
chain and sprocket. You could easily lose
a finger if it is caught between these two
parts. Use heavy work gloves while
installing the rear wheel. Never attempt to
line the rear wheel up using your fingers.
Failure to heed this warning can result in
serious personal injury.
u Move the wheel as far forward as
possible, to install the drive chain (8) on
the rear sprocket (9).
u Install the right (6) and left (7) chain
tighteners in their seats on the swing
arm.
u Apply a thin film of lubricating grease,
see page 144 (LUBRICANT CHART), to
the rear axle (3).
u Pull the rear wheel backwards until the
bearing holes are lined up with the holes
in the swinging arm.
u Rotate the torque plate (12), complete
with brake caliper (13), with the stop pin
( 1 7 ) i n p r o p e r p o s i t i o n u n t i l i t i s
appropriately aligned with the holes in
the swing arm.
NOTE
To facilitate the insertion of the
axle (3), slightly lift the wheel.
u Install the axle (3) completely through
the wheel from the left side.
NOTE
Ensure that the axle (3) is pushed
all the way home with the head in the
appropriate seat on the left chain tightener.
u Install the washer (4) and tighten the
wheel nut (5) finger tight.
u Remove the support (2) from under the
rear tire.
u Check the chain tension, see page 109
(DRIVE CHAIN).
u Tighten the wheel nut (5).
Wheel nut (3) tightening torque:
86.80 ftlb (120 Nm).
u Ensure that the following components
are neither dirty nor oily:
– tire;
– wheel;
– brake disc.
WARNING
After servicing the brakes, always
check that they operate correctly. If the
stroke of the lever or pedal is excessive,
or if you detect that the effectiveness of
the brakes is reduced in any way, have
your vehicle serviced by your Local
aprilia Dealer. It may be necessary to
have your dealer bleed the system, or
there may be some other problem with
the brake system.
N e v e r r i d e y o u r v e h i c l e i n t r a f f i c
immediately after servicing the brakes.
Always apply the brake pedal or lever
several times before riding your vehicle.
Then, try your vehicle in a parking lot or
other safe area with little traffic to
ensure that the brakes are working
p r o p e r l y . F a i l u r e t o o b s e r v e t h i s
warning can lead to a serious accident
with subsequent serious injury or
death.
Have the tightening torques, centering
and balancing of the wheel checked by
your Local
aprilia Dealer. These are
critical safety operations, and failure to
observe this warning could lead to an
upset with subsequent serious injury or
death.
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