PIAGGIO Beverly 300ie - Service manual > Steering column
Removal
- Remove the front wheel.
- Remove the front mudguard
- Remove the front brake calliper
- Remove the front and rear handlebar covers.
- Remove the pin mounting the handlebar to the steering tube.
- Remove the handlebar and rest it on the shield back plate.
- Remove by releasing the cable passages and sliding the protection collar upwards.
Using the special tool, loosen and remove the upper ring nut, the spacer washer and the counter-lock ring.
- Extract the fork.
N.B.
TAKE CARE TO SUPPORT THE FORK SO AS TO PREVENT IT FROM COMING OFF ABRUPTLY
Specific tooling
020055Y Wrench for steering tube ring nut
Refitting
- Fit the lower steering bearing on the steering tube.
- Fit the fork together with the lower steering bearing on the headstock and hold it so that it does not fall.
N.B.
LUBRICATE THE STEERING FIFTH WHEEL TRACKS WITH RECOMMENDED GREASE BEFORE USE.
Recommended products
AGIP GREASE PV2 Ivory smooth-textured, slightly-stringy anhydrous
calcium-base grease.
TL 9150 066, NATO G 460 symbol
- Fit the upper steering bearing.
CAUTION
INSERT THE UPPER STEERING BEARING WITH THE CAGE FACING UPWARDS.
- Fit the steering bearing upper seat.
- Fit the cover plate.
- Insert the lower tightening ring nut, screw until it stops and, with the specific tool, tighten to the prescribed torque.
Specific tooling
020055Y Wrench for steering tube ring nut
Locking torques (N*m)
Steering tube lower ring nut 14 - 17
- Fit the spacer between the two ring nuts on the steering tube in the position indicated.
- Insert the upper tightening ring nut, screw until it stops and, with the specific tool, tighten to the indicated torque.
Specific tooling
020055Y Wrench for steering tube ring nut
Locking torques (N*m)
Steering tube upper ring nut 40 to 45
Insert the collar shown in the figure and restore the cable passage as shown in the figure.
- Fit the front wheel.
See also:
PIAGGIO Beverly 300ie - Service manual > Front fork
Removal Overhaul Support the fork in a vice. Loosen the two tightening screws of the stem supporting clamp. Unscrew the stem closing cap and slide off the complete fork leg from the corresponding support.
PIAGGIO Beverly 300ie - Service manual > Steering bearing
Removal Clean thoroughly and visually inspect if the components are in good conditions. Check the upper steering bearing for wear. Check the lower steering bearing for wear. Visually inspect that the steering fifth wheel tracks, the headstock and the steering tube exhibit no scores or abnormal wear. Otherwise, replace them.
