FRONT WHEEL
4-20
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REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL
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• Keep any type of magnets (including mag-
netic pick-up tools, magnetic screwdrivers,
etc.) away from the front wheel sensor or
front wheel sensor rotor; otherwise, the
sensor or rotor may be damaged, resulting
in improper performance of the ABS sys-
tem.
• Do not drop the front wheel sensor rotor or
subject it to shocks.
• If any solvent gets on the front wheel sen-
sor rotor, wipe it off immediately.
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• Front brake hose/lead holders
• Front wheel sensor lead holders
• Front brake calipers
• Front wheel sensor
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• Do not apply the brake lever when remov-
ing the brake calipers.
• Be sure not to contact the sensor electrode
to any metal part when removing the front
wheel sensor from the outer tube.
3. Elevate:
• Front wheel
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
front wheel is elevated.
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DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT WHEEL
1. Remove:
• Oil seal
• Wheel bearings
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a. Clean the surface of the front wheel hub.
b. Remove the oil seals “1” with a flat-head
screwdriver.
To prevent damaging the wheel, place a rag “2”
between the screwdriver and the wheel surface.
c. Remove the wheel bearings “3” with a gener-
al bearing puller.
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CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL
1. Check:
• Wheel axle
Roll the wheel axle on a flat surface.
Bends → Replace.
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Do not attempt to straighten a bent wheel ax-
le.
2. Check:
•Tire
• Front wheel
Damage/wear → Replace.
Refer to “CHECKING THE TIRES” on page
3-16 and “CHECKING THE WHEELS” on
page 3-16.
3. Measure:
• Radial wheel runout “1”