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6 a jack either under each side of the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
EAU24360
Front wheel
EAUM2420
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. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolt, then the wheel axle and the
brake caliper bolts.
2. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-32.3. Remove the speed sensor lead
holder by removing the bolt.
4. Remove the brake hose holder by
removing the bolt.
5. Remove the brake caliper by re-
moving the bolts.
1. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
1. Speed sensor cable holder
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66. Pull the wheel axle out, remove the
speed sensor by pulling it out, and
then remove the wheel.
CAUTION:
ECA11050
Do not apply the brake after the
brake calipers have been removed,
otherwise the brake pads will beforced shut.
EAUM2430
To install the front wheel
1. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.
2. Install the speed sensor at the
wheel hub.NOTE:Make sure that the projections on the
speed sensor rotor are aligned with the
notches in the wheel hub and that the
slot in the speed sensor fits over the re-tainer on the fork leg.
3. Insert the wheel axle.
4. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground.
5. Push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
6. Install the brake caliper by install-
ing the bolts.
NOTE:Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the brake caliper onto the brakedisc.
7. Install the brake hose holder by in-
stalling the bolt.
8. Install the speed sensor lead hold-
er by installing the bolt.
9. Tighten the wheel axle, front wheel
axle pinch bolt and brake caliper
bolts to the specified torques.
1. Brake hose holder
2. Brake caliper bolt
3. Brake caliper
4. Axle bolt
1. Speedometer gear unit
Tightening torques:
Wheel axle:
59 Nm (5.9 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
14 Nm (1.4 m·kgf, 10 ft·lbf)
Brake caliper bolt:
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
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