Piaggio 222488 Clutch Gear Shimming Washer Ø40x23x6.3 – Ape Car, Ape P and Ape TM 703 Petrol
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Piaggio 222488 Clutch Gear Shimming Washer Ø40x23x6.3 – Ape Car, Ape P and Ape TM 703 Petrol
$9.00
$13.00
-30%
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Code: 222488
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Export formalities and costs from Italy are on us and are already included in the price.
Import duties, taxes and clearance fees in the destination country are payable by the buyer. They are not included in the product price or the shipping cost, and we cannot calculate them: they are set by the customs authority of the destination country.
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The clutch gear shim washer for the Piaggio Ape, original part number 222488. It is a blued steel shim with dimensions Ø 40 × Ø 23 × 6.3 mm, featuring a keyway on the inner bore. It is positioned between the clutch gear and the shaft shoulder, defining the axial play. It's a small, inconspicuous part, but it determines whether the gear remains securely in place or starts to wobble. When worn or scored, the clutch becomes noisy, slips, and wears out the plates.
✓ Strengths
- Original Piaggio spare part: the thickness is exactly as designed, and for a shim, thickness is everything.
- One part number for forty years of Ape: from the Ape Car P2 of 1972 to the Ape TM 703 of 2016.
- Keyway already present: it slides onto the shaft and positions itself without adjustments.
- Blued steel: hard surface that doesn't stick to the gear and resists hot gearbox oil.
- Costs just a few euros and can be replaced while the clutch is already open: postponing it means reassembling everything in six months.
Technical features
| Original Piaggio part number | 222488 |
| Catalogue designation | Clutch gear shim washer (shoulder) |
| Alternative reference | 4755087Z0100 |
| Outer diameter | Ø 40 mm |
| Inner diameter | Ø 23 mm |
| Thickness | 6.3 mm |
| Bore | With keyway |
| Mounting position | Between the clutch gear and the shaft shoulder |
| Material | Steel |
| Finish | Blued, black |
| Contents | 1 washer |
| Manufacturer | Piaggio & C. S.p.A. – Pontedera |
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Condition | New |
| Weight | 0.05 kg |
⚠️ Important Notes:
- One washer is sold. Discs, springs, gear, and bearings are not included.
- Compare the measurements with your own before ordering: Ø 40 outer, Ø 23 inner, 6.3 mm thick. The shim is a precision-sized part, not just any hardware store washer.
- The keyway on the inner bore must match the shaft's key: if it doesn't slide freely, you have the wrong part.
- When disassembling the clutch, always replace it: if the surface is scored, dull, or "mirror-polished", it has already lost material and allows play in the gear.
- On the same diagram, there is part number 222487, which is the bronze bushing: it's a different part, do not confuse them.
- When reassembling, lubricate the shim with gearbox oil before closing: the first dry start is what causes damage.
Vehicle compatibility
| Brand | Family | Model | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piaggio | Ape Car Gasoline | Ape Car P2 – Vespa Car P2 – Ape Car P3 | 1972-1986 |
| Piaggio | Ape P | Ape P601 – P601V – P501 – P400V | 1978-1983 |
| Piaggio | Ape TM Gasoline | Ape TM P703 – P703V | 1989-1997 |
| Piaggio | Ape TM Gasoline | Ape TM 703 220 cc 2T | 1997-1999 |
| Piaggio | Ape TM Gasoline | Ape TM 703 FL2 220 cc 2T | 2000-2007 |
| Piaggio | Ape TM Gasoline | Ape TM 703 | 2008-2016 |
List taken from the official Piaggio spare parts catalog (B2B area), families «APE - Ape Car Gasoline», «APE - Ape P» and «APE - Ape TM Gasoline». If your vehicle is not on the table, send us the chassis number and we will check it for you.
Who it's perfect for
- The workshop that is rebuilding an Ape clutch and doesn't want to reassemble it with the old shim.
- Anyone hearing a noisy or slipping clutch who has already ruled out discs and springs.
- Anyone restoring an Ape Car P2/P3 or a P601 and still looking for original parts from that generation.
- Anyone wanting to keep a low-cost consumable part on the shelf that is needed every time the clutch cover is opened.
🛡️ Warranty and quality – Moon Bike S.r.l.
Moon Bike S.r.l. is an authorized Piaggio and Aprilia dealer in Cercola (NA). We deal only in original Piaggio Group spare parts, with a 24-month legal warranty for private customers and 12 months for VAT number holders. If you have any doubt about the part number or thickness, write to us before ordering: we will respond with the official catalog in hand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is this washer for?
It's a shim: it acts as a spacer between the clutch gear and the shaft shoulder, establishing the gear's axial play. It is not a sealing or locking washer.
What are its measurements?
Ø 40 mm outer, Ø 23 mm inner, 6.3 mm thick, with a keyway on the bore.
Will it fit my Ape?
It fits Ape Car P2, Vespa Car P2, and Ape Car P3 (1972-1986), Ape P400V/P501/P601/P601V (1978-1983), and the entire Ape TM 703 gasoline range from 1989 to 2016. The table above is from the official Piaggio catalog.
Do I absolutely have to replace it when I open the clutch?
It's not mandatory, but advisable: it costs little, and a worn washer allows play in the gear, leading you to disassemble everything again shortly after.
How do I know if it needs to be replaced?
If the surface is scored, mirror-polished, or has circular grooves, it has lost thickness. If you have calipers, compare the measurement with the nominal 6.3 mm.
Can I use any washer bought from a hardware store?
No. Thickness, hardness, and finish are crucial here: a generic washer will wear out quickly and alter the axial play, risking damage to the gear and shaft.
Compatible vehicles
- Piaggio Ape Car P2 e P3 1972-1986
- Piaggio Ape P400V-P501-P601 1978-1983
- Piaggio Ape TM P703 (1989-1997)
- Piaggio Ape TM 703 220 (1997-2007)
- Piaggio Ape TM 703 Benzina 2008-2016
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Frequently asked questions
Shipping times +
Shipping within 24-48 working hours in Italy. Tracking via SMS/email. Free pickup at our store in Cercola (NA), ready within 1 hour.
Returns and refunds +
You have 14 days from delivery to return the item without giving a reason. Free returns for faulty items. Full details
Payment methods +
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Warranty and authenticity +
All products come with a 24-month legal warranty. We are an Official Piaggio Group Dealer: original spare parts are certified with a verifiable OEM code.
Technical support +
Our technical team is available on WhatsApp +39 392 456 1248 Mon-Fri 9:00–13:30 / 14:30–18:00 (Italian time), or by email.