Royal Enfield Bullet 500, Owner'S Manual

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REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY
CAUTION
Do not force the spindle into the wheel as the threads
may get damaged. Tap it through the wheel gently.
WARNING
Ensure the vehicle does not come off centre stand
whi le assem bling / disassem bling the wheel
assembly. Failure to adhere could result in damage
or serious injury.
Ensure the four cush rubbers are in position inside
the rear wheel hub.
Ensure that the chain adjuster knotch butts with
the stopper as appropriate when both the front
& rear wheels are aligned.
Fix the split pin.
Tilt vehicle to right
and insert wheel
assembly between
the swing arms.
Pos itio n the rear
wheel with cush
rubber on the rear
chain sprocket.
Hold wheel collar
and spacer in
position.
As semb le the
wheel s pindle
along with chain
adjuster from the
LH side of vehicle
and gently tap it
through the wheel.
MINOR MAINTENANCE TIPS
Tig hten the cas tle
nut
fir mly and
ensure that the hole
on axle shaft and
the slot on castle nut
are
ali gned to
enable spl it p in
fitment.