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WHEELS/TIRES 9-5
Wheels (Rims)
Rear Wheel Removal
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Remove:
Cotter Pin [A]
Rear Axle Nut [B] (loosen)
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Raise the rear wheel off the ground using the center
stand.
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Remove:
Cotter Pin [A]
Torque Link Nut and Bolt [B]
Adjuster [C] and Brake Rod [D]
Rear Axle Nut
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Pull out the rear axle to the right and drop the rear wheel.
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Remove the drive chain [A] from the rear sprocket toward
the left.
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Move the rear wheel [B] back and remove it.
Rear Wheel Installation
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Engage the drive chain with the rear sprocket.
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Insert the axle from the right side of the wheel.
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To prevent a soft, or "spongy feeling" of the brake, center
the brake panel assembly in the brake drum as follows:
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Tighten the axle nut lightly.
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Install the torque link bolt and nut.
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Spin the wheel, and apply the rear brake, and then tighten
the axle nut to the specified torque.
Torque - Rear Axle Nut: 98 N·m (10.0 kgf·m, 72 ft·lb)
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Check the drive chain slack and adjust it if necessary.
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Install the removed parts.
Torque - Torque Link Nuts: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb)