{"product_id":"piaggio-222488-rondella-rasamento-ingranaggio-frizione-ape","title":"Piaggio 222488 Clutch Gear Shimming Washer Ø40x23x6.3 – Ape Car, Ape P and Ape TM 703 Petrol","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;color:#222;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eclutch gear shim washer\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Piaggio Ape, original part number \u003cstrong\u003e222488\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eblued steel\u003c\/strong\u003e shim with dimensions \u003cstrong\u003eØ 40 × Ø 23 × 6.3 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a \u003cstrong\u003ekeyway\u003c\/strong\u003e on the inner bore. It is positioned between the clutch gear and the shaft shoulder, defining the \u003cstrong\u003eaxial play\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003e✓ Strengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Piaggio spare part\u003c\/strong\u003e: the thickness is exactly as designed, and for a shim, thickness is everything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne part number for forty years of Ape\u003c\/strong\u003e: from the Ape Car P2 of 1972 to the Ape TM 703 of 2016.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeyway already present\u003c\/strong\u003e: it slides onto the shaft and positions itself without adjustments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlued steel\u003c\/strong\u003e: hard surface that doesn't stick to the gear and resists hot gearbox oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosts just a few euros\u003c\/strong\u003e and can be replaced while the clutch is already open: postponing it means reassembling everything in six months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eTechnical features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Piaggio part number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e222488\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue designation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eClutch gear shim washer (shoulder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternative reference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4755087Z0100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOuter diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eØ 40 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInner diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eØ 23 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWith keyway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting position\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBetween the clutch gear and the shaft shoulder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlued, black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 washer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePiaggio \u0026amp; C. S.p.A. – Pontedera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eItaly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.05 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff3cd;border-left:4px solid #ffc107;padding:14px;margin:20px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Important Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne washer is sold.\u003c\/strong\u003e Discs, springs, gear, and bearings are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompare the measurements with your own\u003c\/strong\u003e before ordering: Ø 40 outer, Ø 23 inner, 6.3 mm thick. The shim is a \u003cem\u003eprecision-sized\u003c\/em\u003e part, not just any hardware store washer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ekeyway on the inner bore\u003c\/strong\u003e must match the shaft's key: if it doesn't slide freely, you have the wrong part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWhen disassembling the clutch, \u003cstrong\u003ealways replace it\u003c\/strong\u003e: if the surface is scored, dull, or \"mirror-polished\", it has already lost material and allows play in the gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOn the same diagram, there is part number \u003cstrong\u003e222487\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is the \u003cstrong\u003ebronze bushing\u003c\/strong\u003e: it's a different part, do not confuse them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWhen reassembling, \u003cstrong\u003elubricate the shim with gearbox oil\u003c\/strong\u003e before closing: the first dry start is what causes damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eVehicle compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#e63946;color:#fff;text-align:left;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#e63946;color:#fff;text-align:left;\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#e63946;color:#fff;text-align:left;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;background:#e63946;color:#fff;text-align:left;\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePiaggio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApe Car Gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApe Car P2 – Vespa Car P2 – Ape Car P3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1972-1986\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePiaggio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApe P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApe P601 – P601V – P501 – P400V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1978-1983\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePiaggio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApe TM Gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApe TM P703 – P703V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1989-1997\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePiaggio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApe TM Gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApe TM 703 220 cc 2T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1997-1999\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePiaggio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApe TM Gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApe TM 703 FL2 220 cc 2T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2000-2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePiaggio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApe TM Gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApe TM 703\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2008-2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#555;\"\u003eList 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWho it's perfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eworkshop\u003c\/strong\u003e that is rebuilding an Ape clutch and doesn't want to reassemble it with the old shim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone hearing a \u003cstrong\u003enoisy or slipping clutch\u003c\/strong\u003e who has already ruled out discs and springs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone \u003cstrong\u003erestoring an Ape Car P2\/P3 or a P601\u003c\/strong\u003e and still looking for original parts from that generation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting to keep a low-cost \u003cstrong\u003econsumable part\u003c\/strong\u003e on the shelf that is needed every time the clutch cover is opened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f7f0;border-left:4px solid #28a745;padding:14px;margin:20px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e🛡️ Warranty and quality – Moon Bike S.r.l.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0;font-size:15px;\"\u003eMoon Bike S.r.l. is an authorized Piaggio and Aprilia dealer in Cercola (NA). We deal \u003cstrong\u003eonly in original Piaggio Group spare parts\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat exactly is this washer for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a \u003cstrong\u003eshim\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are its measurements?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eØ 40 mm outer, Ø 23 mm inner, 6.3 mm thick, with a keyway on the bore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my Ape?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I absolutely have to replace it when I open the clutch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know if it needs to be replaced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf the surface is \u003cstrong\u003escored, mirror-polished, or has circular grooves\u003c\/strong\u003e, it has lost thickness. If you have calipers, compare the measurement with the nominal 6.3 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use any washer bought from a hardware store?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. \u003cstrong\u003eThickness, hardness, and finish\u003c\/strong\u003e are crucial here: a generic washer will wear out quickly and alter the axial play, risking damage to the gear and shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Piaggio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58779958608220,"sku":"222488","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/3660\/0668\/files\/piaggio-222488-rondella-rasamento-ingranaggio-frizione-ape-tm-703.png?v=1787578666","url":"https:\/\/www.moonbikesrl.it\/en-us\/products\/piaggio-222488-rondella-rasamento-ingranaggio-frizione-ape","provider":"Moon Bike S.r.l.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}