Removal and refitting

REMOVAL AND REFITTING

• Remove the front wheel.

1. Unscrew the two bolts securing the wheel support to the shock absorber strut.

1. Unscrew the nut securing the rod to the swinging arm (1a) and remove it together with the rubber buffer (1b). Unscrew the nut securing the rod to the antiroll bar (1c), and remove the rod.
2. Unscrew the bolt securing the ball pin connecting the swinging arm and the wheel support and, using tool No. 1.821.169.000, disconnect the spherical joint from the swinging arm.

59.5 ÷ 73.5 Nm
6.06 ÷ 7.49 kgm

26.35 ÷ 32.5 Nm
2.69 ÷ 3.31 kgm

66.5 ÷ 73.5 Nm
6.78 ÷ 7.49 kgm

1. Loosen the screws securing the U bolts connecting the swinging arm to the front cross rail and remove the swinging arm.

65.55 ÷ 72.45 Nm
(6.68 ÷ 7.38 kgm)

Refit by reversing the procedure followed for removal, tightening the screws and nuts to the correct torque and using the specified grease, lubricate the flexible blocks of the U bolts connecting the swinging arm to the front cross rail.