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4-8
FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCS
CHAS
CAUTION:
NOTE:
72 Nm (7.2 m
S
kg)
20 Nm (2.0 m
S
kg)
CAUTION:
40 Nm (4.0 m
S
kg)
WARNING
EAS00539
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT WHEEL
1. Install:
S
wheel bearings
S
oil seals
New
a. Install the new wheel bearings and oil seals
in the reverse order of disassembly.
Do not contact the wheel bearing inner race
1
or balls
2
. Contact should be made only
with the outer race
3
.
Use a socket
4
that matches the diameter of
the wheel bearing outer race and oil seal.
EAS00544
INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake discs.
1. Lubricate:
S
wheel axle
S
oil seal lips
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
2. Install:
S
collars
3. Tighten:
S
wheel axle
1
S
wheel axle pinch bolt
2
Before tightening the wheel axle nut, push
down hard on the handlebar several times
and check if the front fork rebounds smooth-
ly.
4. Install:
S
brake calipers
S
brake caliper bolts
Make sure the brake hose is routed properly.