Prepare
1. Raise front or rear wheel. See Motorcycle general maintenance, Secure the Motorcycle for Service.
Inspect
Lateral End Play
Note: Lateral end play inspection is the same for both the front and rear wheels.
1. See Figure 3-16. Mount a magnetic base dial indicator on the brake disc.
2. Measure bearing end play.
- a. Set the dial indicator contact point on the end of the axle.
- b. Rotate the wheel clockwise as far as the magnetic base allows.
- c. Hold the wheel in position. Zero the dial indicator.
- d. Rotate the wheel clockwise as far as the magnetic base allows. Note the reading of the dial indicator. Verify the reading.
- e. Compare reading to specifications. See Table 3-9.
- f. Replace as necessary.
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Figure 3-16. Measuring Lateral End Play (Front Wheel) (typical)
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Figure 3-17. HD-44060 Wheel Bearing Tools
Table 3-8. HD-44060 Wheel Bearing Tools
NO. | DESCRIPTION | PART NO. |
1 | Bridge | HD-44060-5 |
2 | Steel ball | 12547 |
3 | Forcing screw | HD-44060-4 |
4 | Nut | 10210 |
5 | Washer | 12004 |
6 | Bearing | RS25100-200 |
7 | Lubricant | J-23444A |
8 | Collet, 3/4 in | HD-44060-3 |
9 | Collet, 1.0 in | HD-44060-7 |
10 | Pilot, 1.0 in | HD-44060-8 |
11 | Pilot, 3/4 in | HD-44060-6 |
12 | Support plate | HD-44060-1 |
13 | Threaded rod | 280856 |
Parts 1-7 common to removal/installation. Parts 8-9 used for removal only. Parts 10-13 used for installation only.
Table 3-9. Wheel Bearing End Play
DIRECTION | mm | in |
Lateral | 0.05 | 0.002 |
General Inspection
1. Rotate the inner bearing race and check for abnormal noise. Bearing must rotate smoothly.
2. Check wheel bearings and axle spacers for wear and corrosion. Replace as necessary.
Remove
PART NUMBER | TOOL NAME |
HD-44060C | WHEEL BEARING INSTALLER/REMOVER |
1. Remove wheel. See Front wheel or Front wheel.
2. See Figure 3-18. Assemble WHEEL BEARING INSTALLER/REMOVER (Part No. HD-44060C) as required for bearing removal.
- a. Lubricate draw down bolt or a suitable threaded rod with double locking nuts.
- b. Install nut (2), washer (3) and bearing (4) on screw.
- c. Insert assembly through hole in bridge (6).
- d. Install ball bearing inside collet (5). Fasten collet and ball bearing to forcing screw (1).
3. Remove bearings.
- a. Hold end of forcing screw (1) and turn collet (5) to expand edges of collet.
- b. See Figure 3-19. Hold end of forcing screw (1) and turn nut (2) to remove bearing from wheel.
- c. Remove spacer from inside wheel hub.
- d. Repeat on opposite side.
4. Discard all bearings.
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Figure 3-18. Gripping Bearing: 1. Forcing screw; 2. Nut; 3. Washer; 4. Bearing; 5. Collet with ball bearing; 6. Bridge
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Figure 3-19. Removing Bearing: 1. Forcing screw; 2. Nut
Install
PART NUMBER | TOOL NAME |
HD-44060C | WHEEL BEARING INSTALLER/REMOVER |
Notes:
- Front Wheel: Install bearing on the left side first.
- Rear Wheel: Install bearing on the brake disc or right side first.
1. Assemble WHEEL BEARING INSTALLER/REMOVER (Part No. HD-44060C) as required for bearing installation, a. Lubricate draw down bolt or a suitable threaded rod with double locking nuts.
- b. See Figure 3-20. Place threaded rod (1) through support plate (2).
- c. Insert assembly through wheel.
- d. Place new bearing on threaded rod (1) with lettered side facing out.
- e. Install pilot (6), bearing (5), washer (4) and nut (3) over rod.
Notice: Replace both bearing assemblies even if one assembly appears to be good. Mismatched bearings can lead to excessive wear and premature replacement.
2. Install bearings.
- a. Hold hex end of threaded rod (1) and turn nut (3).
- b. Bearing is fully seated when nut can no longer be turned.
- c. Remove tool.
- d. Install spacer sleeve inside wheel hub.
- e. Reverse tool and install opposite side bearing.
3. Install wheel. See Front wheel or Rear wheel.
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Figure 3-20. Installing Wheel Bearing: 1. Threaded rod; 2. Support plate; 3. Nut; 4. Washer; 5. Bearing; 6. Pilot
Complete
1. Lower wheel.