Prepare
1. Raise rear wheel. See Motorcycle general maintenance, Secure the Motorcycle for Service.
2. Check wheel bearing end play. See Sealed wheel bearings.
3. Check compensator sprocket isolator wear. See Inspect rear wheel compensator.
Remove
PART NUMBER | TOOL NAME |
HD-47925 | AXLE NUT TORQUE ADAPTER |
Note: The AXLE NUT TORQUE ADAPTER allows the axle nut to be loosened and tightened without removing the muffler.
1. See Figure 3-7. Remove rear wheel.
- a. Remove clip (2).
- b. Loosen axle nut (3) using AXLE NUT TORQUE ADAPTER (Part No. HD-47925).
- c. Loosen axle adjuster nuts (12) and slide rear wheel forward.
- d. Remove drive belt from rear sprocket.
- e. Remove axle nut and washer (4).
- f. Remove rear axle (9), right external spacer (7) and left external spacer (8).
- g. Remove rear wheel (1).
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Figure 3-7. Rear Wheel: 1. Rear wheel; 2. Clip; 3. Axle nut; 4. Washer; 5. Rear fork; 6. Caliper bracket; 7. Right external spacer; 8. Left external spacer; 9. Rear axle; 10. Belt tensioner assembly (2); 11. Axle adjuster plate (2); 12. Washer (2); 13. Axle adjuster nut (2)
Install
PART NUMBER | TOOL NAME |
HD-47925 | AXLE NUT TORQUE ADAPTER |
FASTENER | TORQUE VALUE |
Rear axle nut | 190.0-203.0 140-150 ft·lbs Nm |
1. See Figure 3-7. Install rear wheel.
- a. Apply a light coat of ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT to rear axle (9), wheel bearing bores, and bore of the inner sleeve.
- b. Install rear axle through left leg of rear fork, drive belt and left external spacer (8).
- c. Align rear wheel (1) to rear fork (5).
- d. Install rear axle through rear wheel.
- e. Install rear axle through right external spacer (7), caliper mount (6) and right leg of rear fork.
- f. Install washer (4) and axle nut (3). Hand-tighten.
- g. Slide rear axle forward. Install drive belt on front and rear sprockets.
2. Align rear wheel. See Wheel alignment.
3. Adjust drive belt deflection. See Drive belt.
4. See Figure 3-7. Tighten rear axle nut (3) to 190.0-203.0 Nm (140-150 ft·lbs) using AXLE NUT TORQUE ADAPTER (Part No. HD-47925).
5. Install clip (2).
Disassemble
1. See Figure 3-8. Remove rear brake disc.
- a. Discard screws (3).
- b. Remove rear brake disc (2).
2. Remove rear wheel compensator. See Rear wheel compensator.
3. Remove rear tire. See Removing and installing tires.
4. See Figure 3-9. 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)
5. Remove sealed wheel bearings. See Sealed wheel bearings.
6. See Figure 3-10. Remove rear axle spacer (3).
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Figure 3-8. Rear Brake Disc: 1. Rear wheel; 2. Rear brake disc; 3. Screw (5)
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Figure 3-9. Tire Valve Stem: 1. Valve stem; 2. Wheel; 3. Washer; 4. Nut; 5. Valve stem cap
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Figure 3-10. Rear Wheel Assembly: 1. Rear wheel; 2. Sealed wheel bearing; 3. Rear axle spacer
Clean and inspect
1. Clean all parts thoroughly.
2. Inspect rear 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 |
Rear brake disc screw | 40.7-61.0 Nm | 30-45 ft·lbs |
1. See Figure 3-9. 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 3-10. Install rear axle spacer (3).
4. Install sealed wheel bearings. See Sealed wheel bearings.
5. Install rear wheel compensator. See Rear wheel compensator.
Notice: Do not re-use brake disc/rotor screws. Re-using these screws can result in torque loss and damage to brake components.
6. See Figure 3-8. Install rear brake disc.
- a. Align rear brake disc (2) with rear wheel (1).
- b. Install new screws (3). Tighten to 40.7-61.0 Nm (30-45 ft·lbs).
Complete
1. Lower rear wheel.