BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
5.5
FRONT HUB REMOVAL /
DISASSEMBL
Y
1. Elevate front end and safely support machine
under footrest / frame area.
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls. Be
sure machine is secure before beginning this service
procedure. Wear eye protection when removing
bearings and seals.
2. Check bearings for side play by grasping tire /
wheel firmly (top and bottom) and checking for
movement. It should rotate smoothly without
binding or rough spots.
3. Remove wheel nuts and wheel.
4. Remove the two brake caliper bolts and the brake
caliper. Use mechanic’s wire or other suitable
material to support the caliper assembly. Do
not
allow caliper assembly to hang by the brake line!
Brake
Caliper
5. Remove hub cap, cotter pin, front spindle nut, and
washer.
6. Remove the outer spacer from the spindle.
Inspect outer spacer for wear, replace if needed.
Outer-
Spacer
7. Remove the the hub from the spindle. Remove
the inner spacer from the spindle. Inspect the
inner spacer for wear, replace if needed.
Inner-
Spacer
8. Rotate each bearing inside the hub by hand and
check for smooth rotation. Visually inspect
bearing for moisture, dirt, or corrosion. Replace
bearing if moisture, dirt, corrosion, or roughness
is evident.
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