PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-29
7
5. Push the wheel forward, and then
remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
TIP
●
If the drive chain is difficult to re-
move, remove the wheel axle first,
and then lift the wheel upward
enough to remove the drive chain
from the rear sprocket.
●
The drive chain does not need to
be disassembled in order to re-
move and install the rear wheel.
6. While supporting the brake caliper
and slightly lifting the wheel, pull
the wheel axle out.
TIP
A rubber mallet may be useful to tap the
wheel axle out.
7. Remove the wheel.
NOTICE:
Do
not apply the brake after the
wheel has been removed to-
gether with the brake disc, oth-
erwise the brake pads will be
forced shut.
[ECA11071]
EAU41325
To install the rear wheel
1. Install the drive chain onto the rear
sprocket.
2. Install the wheel and the brake cal-
iper bracket by inserting the wheel
axle from the right-hand side.
TIP
●
Make sure that the slot in the brake
caliper bracket is fit over the retain-
er on the swingarm.
●
Make sure that there is enough
space between the brake pads be-
fore installing the wheel.
3. Install the washer and axle nut.
4. Lower the rear wheel so that it is
on the ground, install the remov-
able sidestand, and then rest the
motorcycle on it.
1. Axle nut
2. Washer
3. Locknut
4. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
1. Wheel axle
1. Retainer
2. Slot
2
1
U5PA89E0.book Page 29 Tuesday, June 15, 2010 10:34 AM
