Buell 2004 XB9S, Service Manual

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2004 Buell Lightning: Chassis 2-11
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ASSEMBLY
1. See Figure 2-18. Install spacer (5).
2. Install new wheel bearings (2) into hub using suitable
driver. Press on outer race only.
NOTE
Press the rotor side bearings in first ensuring it is seated on
the shoulder of the wheel. Followed by pressing the alternate
side until it contacts the spacer.
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WARNING
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WARNING
Do not allow brake fluid, bearing grease, lubricants, etc.
to contact brake rotor or reduced braking ability will
occur, which could result in death or serious injury. (290)
Bearing Installation
NOTE
On single disc wheels, always install the brake disc side first.
If the wheel has two brake discs, install the left bearing first.
The following procedure describes the bearing installation for
the front wheel; the procedure for the rear wheel is the same.
1. See Figure 2-13. Install the Backing Plate (Part No. B-
43993-11) onto the long forcing screw from the Wheel
Bearing Installer/Remover (Part No. HD-44060), with the
smaller diameter toward the wheel hub. Insert the forcing
screw and backing plate into the wheel hub.
2. See Figure 2-14. Sparingly apply EXTREME PRES-
SURE LUBRICANT (Part No. J-23444-A) to the threads
of the long forcing screw (1) to prolong service life and
ensure smooth operation.
3. Insert a new wheel bearing (2) squarely into the hub,
with the lettered side pointing out (away from the wheel).
4. Slide the FRONT BEARING INSTALLER (Part No. B-
43993-9, from kit Part No. B-43993-50) (3) onto the forc-
ing screw (1), with the smaller diameter toward the bear-
ing bore.
5. Install a washer (4), Nice bearing (5) and nut (6) onto the
forcing screw (1).
6. While holding the forcing screw (1), tighten the nut (6)
until the bearing is seated firmly against the shoulder
inside the bearing bore in the wheel hub.
NOTE
The bearings in both front and rear wheels, will vary in depth
from wheel to wheel. Bearing depth is established when the
bearing is seated firmly against the shoulder inside the bear-
ing bore inside the wheel hub.
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WARNING
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WARNING
Always install the brake side bearing first with the letter-
ing facing out from the hub.
7. Remove the nut, bearing, washer, FRONT BEARING
INSTALLER (Part No. B-43993-9) and forcing screw.
Figure 2-13. Install the Backing Plate (B-43993-12)
and Forcing Screw
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1. Backing plate
2. Forcing screw
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Figure 2-14. Installing Wheel Bearings
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1. Long forcing screw
2. Wheel bearing
3. Front Wheel Bearing Installer (Part No. B-43993-9)
4. Washer
5. Nice bearing
6. Nut
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6
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4
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