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2003 Buell XB9R: Chassis 2-15
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REAR WHEEL 2.6
REMOVAL
1. See Figure 2-19. Remove caliper carrier from swingarm
by removing caliper carrier fasteners. See 2.15 REAR
BRAKE CALIPER .
NOTE
Do not operate rear brake pedal with rear wheel removed or
caliper piston may be forced out. Reseating piston requires
caliper disassembly.
2. Remove drive belt. See 1.9 DRIVE BELT SYSTEM .
3. See Figure 2-20. Remove rear axle (1).
4. Remove rear wheel.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
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WARNING
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WARNING
Never use compressed air to “spin-dry” bearings. Very
high bearing speeds can damage unlubricated bearings.
Spinning bearings with compressed air can also cause a
bearing to fly apart, which could result in death or seri-
ous injury.
1. Inspect all parts for damage or excessive wear.
2. Inspect brake rotor. See 1.6 BRAKE SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE .
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove sprocket.
a. Remove sprocket fasteners and washers. Discard
fasteners.
b. Remove sprocket from wheel.
2. Remove rear rotor.
a. See Figure 2-23. Remove and discard rotor mount-
ing fasteners (1).
b. Remove and inspect brake rotor for wear and warp-
ing. See
BRAKE ROTOR THICKNESS in 1.6
BRAKE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE .
3. Remove rear wheel bearings using BUSHING AND
BEARING PULLER (Part No. B43993-8) and WHEEL
BEARING REMOVER AND INSTALLER (Part No. HD-
44060).
NOTE
The procedure for the rear wheel bearing removal is the
same as front wheel bearing removal. See
Bearing Removal
in 2.5 FRONT WHEEL .
4. Remove rear wheel spacer (4).
Figure 2-19. Rear Brake Caliper Carrier Fasteners
Figure 2-20. Rear Wheel Mounting, Right Side
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8420
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1. Axle
2. Pinch bolt fastener
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