Caution: Do not lay the wheel down on the disc as it could become warped. Lay the wheel on wooden blocks so that the disc is off the ground.
2. Lift the sprocket coupling away from the wheel leaving the rubber dampers in position (see illustration). Note the spacer inside the coupling - it should be a tight fit but remove it if it is likely to drop out. Check the coupling for cracks or any obvious signs of damage. Also check the sprocket studs for wear or damage.
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18.2. Lift the sprocket coupling out of the wheel
3. Lift the rubber damper segments from the wheel and check them for cracks, hardening and general deterioration (see illustration). Renew them as a set if necessary.
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18.3. Check the rubber dampers...
4. Check the condition of the hub О-ring and replace it with a new one if it Is damaged, deformed or deteriorated (see illustration).
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18.4 ...and the О-ring
5. Checking and replacement procedures for the sprocket coupling bearing are described in Chapter 7.
6. Installation is the reverse of removal. Make sure the spacer is still correctly installed in the coupling, or install it if it was removed.
7. Install the rear wheel (see Chapter 7).