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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Loosen screws

and

.
–
Unscrew screw

about 6 turns, press your hand on the screw to push the wheel spin-
dle out of the fork stub. Remove screw

.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking effect caused by damaged brake discs.
–
Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake discs are not dam-
aged.
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Holding the front wheel, withdraw the wheel spindle. Take the front wheel out of the
fork.
9.44
Fitting front wheel
x
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Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with
brake cleaner when necessary.
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Clean screw

and wheel spindle

.
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Lift the front wheel into the fork, position it, and insert the wheel spindle.
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Mount and tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, front wheel spindle M25x1.5 45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)