FRONT WHEEL
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REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL
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Keep magnets (including magnetic pick-up
tools, magnetic screwdrivers, etc.) away
from the front wheel sensor “1”, otherwise
the wheel sensor may be damaged, resulting
in improper performance of the ABS.
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 caliper (left)
• Front brake caliper (right)
• 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 sensor housing.
3. Elevate:
• Front wheel
Place the vehicle on a maintenance stand so
that the front wheel is elevated.
4. Loosen:
• Wheel axle pinch bolt
5. Remove:
• Wheel axle
• Front wheel
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DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT WHEEL
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• Do not drop the wheel sensor rotor or sub-
ject it to shocks.
• If any solvent gets on the wheel sensor ro-
tor, wipe it off immediately.
1. Remove:
• Oil seals
• 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.