VESPA PX 125 150 euro 2, Workshop Manual

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Using the special tool remove the bearing and
dust ring housings from the steering column as
shown in the picture.
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Proceed with mallet hits.
Specific tooling
020004Y Punch for removing fifth wheels from
headstock
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Using the special tool, refit the dust ring and the
bearing housing onto the steering column and
push them as far as they go.
Specific tooling
006029Y Punch for fitting fifth wheel seat on
steering tube
Servicing the front suspension-steering assembly,
described below, deals mainly with replacing parts
(pin- NADELLA roller bushings - sealing rings unit
and dust guard) which connect the steering tube
to the front wheel holder swinging hub.
N.B.
BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE DESCRIBED SERVICE,
CHECK THAT THE STEERING TUBE AND THE WHEEL
HOLDER HUB ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITIONS: ONLY
THEN IS THE SERVICE JUSTIFIABLE.
MOREOVER, REMEMBER THE STEERING TUBE SHOULD
BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE WHEN DEFORMED.
a = Ø 12 Punch
b = Sharp-edged end
Use a suitable punch with the dimensions indica-
ted on the figure; hit with a mallet until the wedging
washer is crushed and then extract it with the help
of a pointed end.
Repeat the operation for the second washer using
the punch on the side opposite to the one shown
in the figure.
Use the tool fitted with part 1 as shown in the figure
and move the tool handgrip until the pin and the
Suspensions
Vespa PX 125 150 Euro 2
SUSP - 76