Gilera Nordwest, Workshop Manual

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PAIOLI FORK
After the front fairing parts removal, remove the upper and lower screws fixing
the stanchion to the fork plates, then remove the stanchion.
Oil seal removal and replacement (fig. 36)
Loosen the upper plug “A” then, when holding the plug, untighten the inner
stanchion locking nut “B” and overturn the leg, draining the oil.
Slide out the dust protection “C” and the lock ring;
Place the leg in a vice and, forcing, pull it out.
After the leg has been pulled out, on force tube “F” will remain the following
parts: oil seal “D”, the washer, the DU leg “E”.
Prior to reassembly, clean all components.
INSTALLATION
Fit on tube “F” the hydraulic seal system (parts “D-F-E”0 paying attention to the
correct fitting position.
By means of the special tool 19.1.20598, press the different components in
their housing, paying attention that the special tool doesn’t push the seal lip.
Fill the oil (see page 1 - 3,1)
Fully tighten the lock nut “B” then screw the plug “A” to the torque 2 Kgm.
Extend completely the fork, then screw the plug “A” on the leg.
Right side leg (mechanical)
After the parts “A” and “B” removal, using the special tool 19.1.20599, loosen
the plug “G”.
Slide out the rod “H” together with the plug, spring and the mechanical piston.
Remove the spring “L” then wash the tube inner side.
When fitting, operate on reverse order of disassembly, locking the plug “G” to
the torque 4 Kgm.
Left side leg (hydraulic)
After the parts “A” and “B” removal, using the special tool 19.1.20599, loosen
the plug “M” then slide out the inner rod “N” together with hydraulic cartridge
“O”.
Drain the oil.
Remove the lock ring, loosen the plugs “P” and “Q”.
Remove the spring pin “Z” fixing the plug “R”.
Slide out rod “N”.
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