Prepare
1. Raise front wheel. See Motorcycle general maintenance, Secure the Motorcycle for Service.
2. Check wheel bearing end play. See Sealed wheel bearings.
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Figure 3-3. Front Wheel: 1. Front wheel; 2. Pinch bolt; 3. Nut; 4. Front axle; 5. Right fork leg; 6. Right external spacer; 7. Left external spacer; 8. Left fork leg; 9. Washer; 10. Nut
Remove
1. Raise front wheel. See Motorcycle general maintenance, Secure the Motorcycle for Service.
2. Check wheel bearing end play. See Sealed wheel bearings.
1. See Figure 3-3. Remove front wheel.
- a. Loosen pinch bolt (2).
- b. Remove nut (10) and washer (9).
- c. Remove front axle (4), left external spacer (7) and right external spacer (6).
- d. Remove front wheel (1).
Install
FASTENER | TORQUE VALUE | |
Front axle nut | 81.3-88.1 Nm | 60-64 ft·lbs |
Front axle pinch bolt | 12.5-14.4 Nm | 111-127 in·lbs |
1. See Figure 3-3. Install front wheel.
- a. Apply a light coat of ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT to front axle (4), wheel bearing bores, and bore of the inner sleeve.
- b. Align front wheel (1) between front fork legs (5, 8).
- c. Install front axle through right fork leg (5), right external spacer (6), front wheel, left external spacer (7) and left fork leg (8).
- d. Install washer (9) and nut (10).
2. Tighten front axle nut to 81.3-88.1 Nm (60-64 ft·lbs).
3. See Figure 3-3. Tighten pinch bolt (2) to 12.5-14.4 Nm (111-127 in·lbs).
Disassemble
1. See Figure 3-4. Remove front brake disc.
- a. Discard screws (3).
- b. Remove front brake disc (2)
2. Remove front tire. See Removing and installing tires.
3. See Figure 3-5. Remove valve stem.
- a. Remove valve stem cap (5).
- b. Remove nut (4).
- c. Remove washer (3).
- d. Remove valve stem (1) from wheel (2).
4. Remove sealed wheel bearings. See Sealed wheel bearings.
5. See Figure 3-6. Remove front axle spacer (3).
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Figure 3-4. Front Brake Disc: 1. Front wheel; 2. Front brake disc; 3. Screw (5)
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Figure 3-5. Tire Valve Stem: 1. Valve stem; 2. Wheel; 3. Washer; 4. Nut; 5. Valve stem cap
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Figure 3-6. Front Wheel Asssembly: 1. Front wheel; 2. Sealed wheel bearing (2); 3. Front axle spacer
Clean and inspect
1. Clean all parts thoroughly.
2. Inspect front wheel for damage. Replace or repair as necessary.
3. Check wheel runout. See Wheel runout.
Assemble
FASTENER | TORQUE VALUE | |
Valve stem nut | 1.4-1.7 Nm | 12-15 in·lbs |
Front brake disc screw | 21.7-32.5 Nm | 16-24 ft·lbs |
1. See Figure 3-5. Install valve stem.
- a. Install valve stem (1) in wheel (2).
- b. Install washer (3).
- c. Install nut (4). Tighten to 1.4-1.7 Nm (12-15 in·lbs)
- d. Install valve stem cap (5).
2. Install tire. See Removing and installing tires.
3. See Figure 3-6. Install front axle spacer (3).
4. Install sealed wheel bearings. See Sealed wheel bearings.
Notice: Do not re-use brake disc/rotor screws. Re-using these screws can result in torque loss and damage to brake components.
5. See Figure 3-4. Install front brake disc.
- a. Align front brake disc (2) with front wheel (1).
- b. Install new screws (3). Tighten to 21.7-32.5 Nm (16-24 ft·lbs).
Complete
1. Lower front wheel.