PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-32
6
EAU24360
Front wheel
EAU34390
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
EWA10820
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
Securely support the motor-
cycle so that there is no dangerof it falling over.
1. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-31.
2. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolt, then the wheel axle and the
brake caliper bolts.3. Remove the brake hose holder on
each side by removing the bolts.
4. Remove the brake caliper on each
side by removing the bolts.
CAUTION:
ECA11050
Do not apply the brake after the
brake calipers have been removed,
otherwise the brake pads will beforced shut.
5. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
EAU24860
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. 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 brakediscs.
5. Install the brake hose holders by
installing the bolts.
6. Tighten the wheel axle, the front
wheel axle pinch bolt and the
brake caliper bolts to the specified
torques.
1. Wheel axle
2. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
1. Brake hose holder
2. Brake caliper
3. Bolt
Tightening torques:
Wheel axle:
72 Nm (7.2 m·kgf, 52 ft·lbf)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
19 Nm (1.9 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Brake caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lbf)
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