Note. The operations described below apply to both fork legs.
Remove the stanchion tubes-sliders; see 7.10.2.
Clean the stanchion tubes-sliders thoroughly.
Note. Make sure to have a container having a capacity greater than 430 cu. cm. ready at hand before proceeding.
Place the slider in a vice with soft jaws.
Warning!
- The stanchion-and-slider assembly contains oil.
- Do not turn it over or tilt it during removal.
Undo the top cap (1) carefully. Be sure not to damage the O-ring when removing the cap.
![](https://motoinstruction.ru/img/aprilia/11/117413.jpg)
Push the stanchion into the slider to give access to the two half-rings (2). Extract the half-rings.
Extract the spring washer (3).
![](https://motoinstruction.ru/img/aprilia/11/117414.jpg)
Drain the oil into the container.
![](https://motoinstruction.ru/img/aprilia/11/117415.jpg)
Grasp the slider and pull firmly to separate slider and stanchion.
![](https://motoinstruction.ru/img/aprilia/11/117416.jpg)
Note. Take care not to damage the slider inner seating surface during removal of the different components.
Lever with a flat-blade screwdriver to remove the dust seal (4).
Use a small screwdriver to remove the retaining ring (5) from inside the slider.
Extract the oil seal (6) with the aid of a large screwdriver.
Slide out the guide bush cap (7) from inside the slider.
Tap the end of the slider firmly on a wooden bench to
knock out the slide bushes (8) and the spacer (9).
![](https://motoinstruction.ru/img/aprilia/11/117417.jpg)
Warning!
- Keep the slider at right angles to the bench while tapping.
- If the bushes are a tight fit in the slider, use a bush extractor, but be careful not to scratch the slider inner surface.