Rear wheel

4 -	Rear wheel

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Parts catalogue


FRONT AND REAR WHEELS

Important

Bold reference numbers in this section identify parts not shown in the figures alongside the text, but which can be found in the exploded view diagram.

Removal of the rear wheel

Place the motorcycle on the rear service stand and engage 1st gear.

Remove the circlip (1) securing the wheel nut.

Using a suitable socket, loosen the wheel nut (2).

Fully unscrew the wheel nut (2), then slide of the washer (3) and the bush (4).

Remove the rear wheel (6) from the motorcycle.

Overhauling the rear wheel

Inspect the condition of the rear wheel.

As the rear wheel has no bearings, it should be supported on the service tool part no. 88713.1073.

Notes

This service tool can also be used to install the wheel on a balancing machine.

Overhauling the rear wheel

Inspect the wheel as described below.

Visually inspect the rim for cracks, scoring and deformation: change the wheel if damaged.

Fit the wheel on service tool no. 88713.1073 using the original fasteners.

Using a dial gauge, measure rim run-out and out-of-round relative to the wheel axle (see Sect. C 1.1, Rear wheel).

If the values measured are not within the tolerance limits, renew the wheel.

Refitting the rear wheel

Clean the mating surfaces. Fit the rear wheel (6) on the axle (C), inserting the pins (A) in the corresponding holes (B) in the wheel.

Install the tapered spacer (4) on the axle, with the tapered side facing the wheel, as shown in the figure.

Fit the washer (3).

Apply grease to the axle thread and to the contact face of the nut (2).

Fit the nut and tighten it to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings).

Install the safety clip (1), positioning it as shown in the figure.