Royal Enfield Himalayan, Service Manual, Page: 126 / 214

ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN BS III VEHICLE SERVICE MANUAL
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Fastener, Size, Tool Usage, Precautions, Photos
Aggregate to Assemble/
Instructions
12.16
Rear Wheel
Reassembly

Ensure the cush rubber
are located properly in
the wheel hub.

Position wheel
assembly between the
swing arms and locate
rear wheel sprocket with
chain, on the rear wheel
correctly.

Position the caliper
correctly over the brake
disc and locate the
caliper bracket slot on
the lug in the swing arm.

Position the respective
spacers on the LH& RH
sides of the wheel hub.

Insert wheel axle from
LH side of swing arm and
gently tap it in, till it is
seated against swing
arm.

Assemble washer and
Hex nut on RH side and
tighten

Locate the brake hose
pipe in swing arm clips
properly.

Check rear brake for
effectiveness and
correct functioning
before using the
motorcycle.
S.
No.
NOTE:

Remove the spacer
between the brake pads.

Ensure rear wheel
sprocket lugs are
located correctly in the
cush rubbers.
CAUTION:

Ensure the axle mounting
hole in the swing arm,
chain adjusters, wheel
hub and caliper bracket
are all aligned.

Do not force the
spindle through as it will
damage the threads
Hex nut: M16
Socket Spanner: 24mm
Torque: 70Nm (7.0Kg.M.)
NOTE:
Rotate rear wheel, apply
rear brake sharply and hold
the pedal depressed. DO
NOT RELEASE TILL REAR
AXLE NUT IS TIGHTENED.
CAUTION:

Ensure correct chain
tension and rear wheel
alignment with front
wheel

Ensure brake hose is
correctly positioned on
the clips, without any
twist, sharp kinks or
damage as it will seriously
affect brake efficiency.