6-34
8. Adjust the brake lever free
play. (See page 6-16 for front
brake lever free play adjust-
ment.)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1
2
8
9
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
39 Nm (3.9 m
0
kgf,
28.2 ft
0
lbf)
5
6
1
4
2
3
EAU01732*
Rear wheel removal
EW000122
w
8
It is advisable to have a
Yamaha dealer service the
wheel.
8
Securely support the motorcy-
cle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
1. Remove the cotter pin, nut and
the brake torque rod bolt from
the brake shoe plate.
1.
Brake torque rod
2.
Brake torque rod nut and bolt
3.
Brake torque rod cotter pin
4.
Brake camshaft lever
5.
Rear brake pedal free play adjusting nut
6.
Brake rod
1
2. Remove the brake free play
adjusting nut and brake rod
from the brake cam lever.
3. Loosen the wheel axle nut.
4. Elevate the rear wheel by plac-
ing a suitable stand under the
engine.
5. Remove the wheel axle nut.
6. Pull out the axle.
7. Slide the wheel to the right
and pull it backwards to
remove.
1.
Axle nut
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