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9850067 R01 - 2020-2021
GENERAL
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GENERAL XP
Service Manual
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8. Torque wheel hub nut
y
to specification and install a
NEW cotter pin
u
. Tighten nut slightly if necessary to
align cotter pin holes. Bend both ends of cotter pin
around end of spindle in different directions.
TORQUE
Wheel Hub Castle Nut:
180 lb-ft (244 Nm)
9. Install NEW brake caliper mounting bolts and torque
to specification.
TORQUE
Front Caliper Mounting Bolts:
30 lb-ft (41 Nm)
IMPORTANT
New bolts have a pre-applied locking agent which is
destroyed upon removal. Always use new brake caliper
mounting bolts upon assembly.
10. Install wheel and wheel nuts.
TORQUE
Wheel Nuts (Steel):
60 lb-ft (81 Nm)
Wheel Nuts (Alum):
120 lb-ft (163 Nm)
NOTICE
Do not lubricate the stud or the lug nut.
11. Rotate wheel and check for smooth operation.
REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
CAUTION
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls. Be
sure machine is secure before beginning this
procedure. Always wear eye protection.
2. Remove the wheel nuts and rear wheel.
3. Remove the cotter pin
q
and loosen the rear wheel
hub castle nut
w
. Remove the nut, and cone washer
e
from the rear wheel hub assembly.
NOTICE
Some models may feature two cone washers.
4. Remove and discard the brake caliper mounting
bolts. Remove the rear brake caliper assembly from
the brake disc. Refer to
procedure.
IMPORTANT
Do not hang the caliper by the brake line. Use wire to
hang caliper to prevent damage to the brake line.
5. Remove the rear hub assembly from the bearing
carrier.
