Suzuki SFV650, Service Manual

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2D-4 Wheels and Tires:
Front Wheel Assembly Removal and Installation
B944H12406003
Removal
1) Remove the brake calipers. Refer to “Front Brake
Caliper Removal and Installation in Section 4B
(Page 4B-3)”.
2) Loosen axle pinch bolt (1) on the right front fork leg.
3) Loosen the front axle (2) by using the special tool.
Special tool
(A): 09900–18710 (Hexagon socket (12
mm))
4) Raise the front wheel off the ground and support the
motorcycle with a jack or a wooden block.
CAUTION
!
Do not carry out the work with the
motorcycle resting on the side-stand. Do not
support the motorcycle with the exhaust
pipe. Make sure that the motorcycle is
supported securely.
5) Draw out the front axle and remove the front wheel.
NOTE
After removing the front wheel, fit the
calipers temporarily to the original positions.
6) Remove the collar (3).
Installation
1) Install the collar (1) into the left side of the wheel.
2) Install the front wheel with the front axle and tighten
the front axle temporarily.
WARNING
!
The directional arrow on the tire should point
to the wheel rotation, when remounting the
wheel.
1
2
(A)
I944H1240006-01
I944H1240007-02
3
I944H1240008-02
1
I944H1240009-02
I944H1240043-01