Inspection - lateral end play
1. Block motorcycle underneath frame so wheel is raised off ground.
2. See Figure 2-73. Mount a magnetic base dial indicator to brake disc with dial’s contact point on end of axle.
Figure 2-73. Measuring lateral end play (front wheel)
3. To check for lateral end play, turn wheel through several rotations, then move wheel side to side.
- a. If end play is less than service wear limit of 0.051 mm (0.02 in.), bearing passes inspection.
- b. If end play exceeds service wear limit or feels rough, remove wheel and replace both wheel bearings.
Figure 2-74. HD-44060 wheel bearing tools:
Parts 1-7 common to removal/installation.
Parts 8-9 used for removal only.
Parts 10-13 used for installation only.
| 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 | Nice 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 |