PIAGGIO X9 Evolution 500 - Page 145

- Remove the spring supports.
N.B.
BLOW THE SEATS WITH COMPRESSED AIR TO FACILI-
TATE THE SPRING SUPPORT REMOVAL.
Removing the cylinder - piston assy.
- Remove the timing chain.
- Loosen the fastening screw and remove the
spacer and the tightening sliding block.
N.B.
IT IS ADVISABLE TO MARK THE CHAIN IN ORDER TO EN-
SURE THAT THE INITIAL DIRECTION OF ROTATION IS
MAINTAINED.
- Extract the cylinder with the relevant gasket and
the centring dowel.
N.B.
THE SECOND CENTRING IS ENSURED BY A PIN SET INTO
THE CYLINDER.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT DAMAGES TO THE PISTON, SUPPORT IT
WHILE REMOVING THE CYLINDER.
- Remove the 2 piston pin locking rings by the spe-
cific housings.
- Extract the pin and remove the piston.
N.B.
USE PAPER OR A CLOTH TO CLOSE THE CYLINDER
HOUSING MOUTH ON THE CRANKCASE TO PREVENT
SLIPPAGE OF ONE OF THE PIN LOCKING RINGS INTO
THE CASE.
X9 Evolution 500 Engine
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