FRONT WHEELS
4-6
EAS21890
REMOVING THE FRONT WHEELS
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Elevate:
• Front wheels
IP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
front wheels are elevated.
3. Remove:
• Front brake calipers
IP
Do not apply the brake lever when removing the
brake calipers.
EAS29380
CHECKING THE FRONT WHEELS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front wheels.
1. Check:
• Tire
• Wheel
Refer to “CHECKING THE TIRES” on page
3-34 and “CHECKING THE WHEELS” on
page 3-35.
2. Measure:
• Radial wheel runout “1”
• Lateral wheel runout “2”
Over the specified limit → Replace the wheel
or check the wheel bearing play “3”.
3. Check:
• Wheel balance
Out of balance → Adjust.
WARNING
EWA15000
After replacing the tire, ride conservatively to
allow the tire to be properly seated in the rim.
Failure to do so may cause an accident re-
sulting in vehicle damage and possible inju-
ry.
EAS29390
CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL HUBS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front wheel hubs.
1. Check:
• Wheel hub “1”
Cracks/damage → Replace.
Radial wheel runout limit
2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Lateral wheel runout limit
2.0 mm (0.08 in)