25
15.
Unscrew the axle nut. Then remove the right-side
axle block. (
Fig. 21
)
16.
Support the wheel, and pull the axle out from the
left side. (
Fig. 22 & 23
)
17.
Move the wheel forward and disengage the chain
from the rear sprocket. Remove the wheel from the
swingarm.
18.
Remove the hub spacers and clean them. Then
lubricate them with lithium-based grease.
19.
Also clean the axle, and lubricate it with lithium-
based
grease.
WaRNiNg: MakE suRE No gREasE gEts oN thE
axlE thREads.
20.
Install the hub spacers into the hub. Be careful not
to distort the seals.
REAR WHEEL - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
21.
Raise the wheel into position, and make sure the
brake disc slides between the brake pads.
22.
Insert the axle partially into the swingarm, and
slide it through the hub spacers and into the right side
of the swingarm, but leave the left-side axle block
protruding out past the adjuster bolt. (
Fig. 24
)
23.
Slide the wheel as far forward as possible. Loop the
chain over the sprocket.
24.
Pull the wheel towards the rear, and fully insert
the axle. Turn the wheel to make sure the chain is
fully engaged.
25.
Install the right-side axle block and axle nut. Push
the wheel forward until the axle blocks contact the
adjuster bolts, and tighten the axle nut to 80 Nm.
REGULAR INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENTS
