Torque wrench settings:
- Wheel spindle nut (1): 100 Nm (10.0 kg·m)
Warning!
- To avoid the risk of burns, allow the engine and silencer to cool down completely before proceeding.
- Use great care during removal, to avoid damage to the brake line, brake disc and brake pads.
Note. Be sure to have the rear wheel stand ready at hand before proceeding to the remove the rear wheel.
Place the motorcycle on the rear wheel stand; see 1.7.2.
Place a support under the tyre to hold the wheel in position once released.
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Undo and remove the nut (1) and collect the washer.
Withdraw the wheel spindle (2) from the left-hand side.
Note. Mark the positions of the right (3) and left (4) chain tensioners to refit them in the original position.
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Collect the right (3) and left (4) chain tensioners.
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Note. Take the chain off the rear sprocket routing it outboard of the sprocket.
Push the wheel forward and release the drive chain from the rear sprocket.
Slide the wheel off the swinging arm in a rearward motion. Be careful until the brake disc is clear of the caliper.
Warning! Do not operate the rear brake lever when the calipers are not in place, or the pistons might fall out leading to brake fluid spillage.
Note. Note the positions of the spacers (5) and (6) so as to refit them in the original position on assembly.
Collect the left-hand spacer (5).
Collect the right-hand spacer (6).
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