Royal Enfield Bullet 500CC, 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
while assembling / disassembling the wheel
assembly. Failure to adhere could result in damage
or serious injury.
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Ensure the four cush rubbers are in position inside
the rear wheel hub.
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Ensure that the chain adjuster knotch butts with
the stopper as appropriate when both the front
& rear wheels are aligned.
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Fix the split pin.
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Tilt vehicle to right
and insert wheel
assembly between
the swing arms.
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Position the rear
wheel with cush
rubber on the rear
chain sprocket.
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Hold wheel collar
and spacer in
position.
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Assemble the
wheel spindle
along with chain
adjuster from the
LH side of vehicle
and gently tap it
through the wheel.
MINOR MAINTENANCE TIPS
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Tighten the castle
nut firmly and
ensure that the hole
on axle shaft and
the slot on castle nut
are aligned to
enable split pin
fitment.