Technical data

Cycle parts

chap. 7

7-38

Release 00 2002-09

Atlantic 500

NOTE Perform the following operation also on the

vehicle l.h.side.

Unloose and remove the two screws (11).

Release the brake caliper (12) from the fork.

Do not pull the front brake lever after removing

the brake caliper as the caliper piston may come

out of its seat and cause a leakage of brake fluid.

CAUTION

Unloose and remove the two screws (13)

Remove the brake oil pipes stop plate (14).

Release the pipes and the brake caliper from the fork.

Remove counternut (15).

Support the fork to prevent it from falling.

NOTE When removing the fork, pay attention to the

balls coming out of the lower bearing.

Remove adjusting nut (16).

Remove the plastic gasket (17).

Remove the fork (18) from the steering tube (19).

Remove revolving ring (20) and upper bearing balls

(21).

Remove lower bearing balls (22).

Remove the grease from all bearing components,

fixed rings (23) and (24) included.

Remove the dust cover gasket (25).

Check the components for any signs of wear and

replace as necessary.

NOTE For the grease type to be used with the

bearings, refer to the (LUBRICANT CHART).

Grease and proceed with the reassembly.

CAUTION