2004 YAMAHA YZF-R1SC wheel

4-11
REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCCHAS
Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks
Disassembling the rear wheel
Collar
Bearing
Spacer
Oil seal
Circlip
Bearing1
1
1
1
1
1Disassemble the parts in the order listed.
For assembly, reverse the disassembly
procedure.
1
2
3
4
5
6
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REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCCHAS
WARNING
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
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REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:

brake caliper
1
Do not depress the brake pedal when removing
the brake caliper.
3. Loosen:

locknut
1

adjusting bolt 2
4. Remove:

wheel axle nut
1

wheel axle

rear wheel
Push the rear wheel forward and remove the
drive chain from the rear wheel sprocket.
5. Remove:

left collar
1

rear wheel drive hub 2

rear wheel drive hub damper

right collar
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REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCCHAS
EAS00565
CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Check:

wheel axle

rear wheel

wheel bearings

oil seals
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT
WHEEL”.
2. Check:

tire

rear wheel
Damage / wear
Replace.
Refer to “CHECKING THE TIRES” and
“CHECKING THE WHEELS” in chapter 3.
3. Measure:

radial wheel runout

lateral wheel runout
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT
WHEEL”.
EAS00567
CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL DRIVE HUB
1. Check:

rear wheel drive hub
1
Cracks / damage
Replace.

rear wheel drive hub dampers
2
Damage / wear
Replace.
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CHECKING AND REPLACING THE REAR
WHEEL SPROCKET
1. Check:

rear wheel sprocket
More than 1 / 4 tooth
a wear
Replace the
rear wheel sprocket.
Bent teeth
Replace the rear wheel sprock-
et.
bCorrect
1Drive chain roller
2Rear wheel sprocket
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4-14
REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCCHAS
NOTE:
150 Nm (15 m
kg, 108 ft
lb)
27 Nm (2.7 m
kg, 20 ft
lb)
22 Nm (2.2 m
kg, 16 ft
lb)
NOTE: 2. Replace:

rear wheel sprocket
a. Remove the self-locking nuts and the rear
wheel sprocket.
b. Clean the rear wheel drive hub with a clean
cloth, especially the surfaces that contact the
sprocket.
c. Install the new rear wheel sprocket.
Rear wheel sprocket self-locking
nut
100 Nm (10 m
kg, 72 ft
lb)
Tighten the self-locking nuts in stages and in a
crisscross pattern.
EAS00572
INSTALLING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Lubricate:

wheel axle

wheel bearings

oil seal lips
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
2. Tighten:

wheel axle nut

brake caliper bolts (front)
(rear)
EAS00575
ADJUSTING THE REAR WHEEL STATIC
BALANCE

After replacing the tire, wheel or both, the rear
wheel static balance should be adjusted.

Adjust the rear wheel static balance with the
brake disc and rear wheel drive hub installed.
1. Adjust:

rear wheel static balance
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE FRONT WHEEL
STATIC BALANCE”.
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Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6Removing the front fork legs
Front wheel
Front brake calipers
Side cowlings
Front fender
Cap bolt
Handlebar pinch bolt
Upper bracket pinch bolt
Under bracket pinch bolt
Front fork leg1
1
1
1
2
1Remove the parts in the order listed.
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE
DISCS”.
Refer to “FRONT AND REAR BRAKES”.
Refer to “COWLINGS” in chapter3.
Loosen.
Loosen.
Loosen.
Loosen.
For installation, reverse the removal
procedure.
6 Nm (0.6 m
kg, 4.3 ft
lb)
23 Nm (2.3 m
kg, 17 ft
lb)
17 Nm (1.7 m
kg, 12 ft
lb)
26 Nm (2.6 m
kg, 19 ft
lb)
23 Nm (2.3 m
kg, 17 ft
lb)
FRONT FORKCHAS
EAS00647
FRONT FORK
FRONT FORK LEGS
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FRONT FORKCHAS
WARNING
NOTE:
WARNING
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REMOVING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the front wheel is elevated.
2. Remove

front wheel

front brake caliper
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE
DISCS”.
3. Remove:

Side Cowlings
Refer to “COWLINGS” in chapter 3.

handlebar
4. Loosen:

handlebar pinch bolt
1

upper bracket pinch bolt 2

cap bolt 3

under bracket pinch bolt 4
Before loosening the upper and under
bracket pinch bolts, support the front fork
leg.
5. Remove:

front fork leg
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Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10Removing the under bracket
Front wheel
Front cowling and side cowling
Front fork legs
Main switch connector
Upper bracket bolt
Left handlebar assembly
Right handlebar assembly
Steering stem nut
Upper bracket
Under bracket panel
Brake hose holder bolt
Lock washer
Upper ring nut2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1Remove the parts in the order listed.
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE
DISCS”.
Refer to “COWLINGS” in chapter 3.
Refer to “FRONT FORK”.
Disconnect.
For installation, reverse the removal
procedure.
38 Nm (0.38 m
kg, 2.75 ft
lb)113 Nm (11.3 m
kg, 82 ft
lb)
52 Nm (5.2 m
kg, 38 ft
lb)
18 Nm (1.8 m
kg, 13 ft
lb)
1st
2nd23 Nm (2.3 m
kg, 17 ft
lb)
23 Nm (2.3 m
kg, 17 ft
lb)
7 Nm (0.7 m
kg, 5.1 ft
lb)
17 Nm (1.7 m
kg, 12 ft
lb)
STEERING HEADCHAS
EAS00676
STEERING HEAD
UNDER BRACKET
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLYCHAS
WARNING
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
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REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
Becurely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:

bottom cowling
Refer to “COWLINGS” in chapter 3.

servo motor
Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE” in chapter 5.
3. Remove:

rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt
1

relay arm-to-swingarm bolt 2
While removing the rear shock absorber as-
sembly lower bolt, hold the swingarm so that it
does not drop down.
4. Remove:

rear shock absorber assembly upper bolt
1

rear shock absorber assembly
Raise the swingarm and then remove the rear
shock absorber assembly from between the
swingarm.
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