Technical data

Cycle parts
chap. 7
7-23
7
Release 00 2002-09
Atlantic 500
REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL
Read through the paragraph (PRECAUTIONS AND
GENERAL INFORMATION).
When removing/refitting the parts, take care not to
damage the brake line, the disc and the pads.
Put the vehicle on the central stand.
Place a suitable support under the vehicle so that
there is room for the front wheel to move and the
vehicle does not topple over.
CAUTION
WARNING
4
3
1
2
1
5
NOTE Perform the following operation also on the
r.h. side of the vehicle.
Remove the two screws (1).
Carefully release the brake caliper (2).
Unloose screw (3).
NOTE To ensure proper refitting, carefully check the
positions of the parts, the washers and the spacer.
Unscrew the wheel pin (4).
Support the front wheel (5) and manually pull out axle
(4).
Remove wheel (5).
Keep the right and left spacers.
Do not pull the front brake lever after removing
the wheel as the caliper piston may come out of
its seat and cause a leakage of brake fluid.
For instructions on how to refit the wheel, (see REFIT-
TING).
WARNING