PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6 3. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-41.
4. Remove the brake hose holders
by removing the bolts.
5. Remove the brake calipers by re-
moving the bolts.
6. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
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CAUTION:@ Do not apply the brake after the
brake calipers have been removed,
otherwise the brake pads will be
forced shut. @
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To install the front wheel
1. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.
2. Insert the wheel axle.
3. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground.
4. Push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
5. Install the brake calipers by install-
ing the bolts.NOTE:@ Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the brake calipers onto the brake
discs. @6. Install the brake hose holders by
installing the bolts.
7. Install the front wheel axle pinch
bolt, and then tighten the wheel
axle, pinch bolt and brake caliper
bolts to the specified torques.
1. Bolt (´ 3)
2. Brake hose holder
3. Front brake caliper
Tightening torques:
Wheel axle:
72 Nm (7.2 m·kg)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kg)
Brake caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kg)
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