Remove the front brake caliper (B) by unscrewing the two screws (A) securing the caliper to the fork leg; do not disconnect the caliper from the hose.
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Warning! Do not operate the brake lever when the calipers are removed. This could cause fluid to leak out from the actuating pistons.
Loosen and remove the nut (1) on left side of the axle.
Loosen the axle clamp screws (2) on the ends of the fork legs.
Working from the left side, use a plastic mallet to drive the wheel axle (8) out from the opposite side.
Remove the wheel and recover the spacer (3) on the left-hand side.
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