APRILIA SL 750 SHIVER, Service Station Manual, Page: 10 / 303

When repairing, dismantling and reassembling the vehicle follow the recommendations reported below
carefully.
BEFORE DISASSEMBLING COMPONENTS
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Before dismantling components, remove dirt, mud, dust and foreign bodies from the vehicle.
Use the special tools designed for this bike, as required.
COMPONENTS REMOVAL
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Do not loosen and/or tighten screws and nuts using pliers or other tools other than the
especially designed wrench.
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Mark positions on all connection joints (pipes, cables, etc.) before separating them, and
identify them with distinctive symbols.
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Each component needs to be clearly marked in order to be identified during assembly.
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Clean and wash the removed components carefully using a low-flammability detergent.
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Keep coupled parts together since they have "adjusted" to each other due to normal wear
and tear.
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Some components must be used together or replaced altogether.
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Keep away from heat sources.
REASSEMBLING COMPONENTS
CAUTION
BEARINGS MUST BE ABLE TO ROTATE FREELY, WITHOUT JAMMING AND/OR NOISE, OTH-
ERWISE THEY NEED REPLACING.
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Only use ORIGINAL APRILIA SPARE PARTS.
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Comply with lubricant and consumables usage guidelines.
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Lubricate parts (whenever possible) before reassembling them.
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When tightening nuts and screws, start from the ones with the largest section or from the
internal ones, moving diagonally. Tighten nuts and screws in successive steps before ap-
plying the tightening torque.
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Always replace self-locking nuts, washers, sealing rings, circlips, O-rings, split pins and
screws with new ones if their tread is damaged.
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When fitting bearings, make sure to lubricate them well.
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Check that each component is fitted correctly.
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After a repair or routine maintenance procedure, carry out pre-ride checks and test the ve-
hicle on private grounds or in an area with low traffic density.
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Clean all junction surfaces, oil guard rims and washers before refitting them. Smear a light
layer of lithium-based grease on the oil guard rims. Reassemble the oil guard and the bear-
ings with the brand or lot number facing outward (visible side).
ELECTRIC CONNECTORS
Electric connectors must be disconnected as described below as non-compliance with the procedure
so described causes irreparable damage to both the connector and the cable harness:
Characteristics
SL 750 SHIVER
CHAR - 4