Front Wheel - Honda CBR650F Service Manual

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FRONT WHEEL

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
• Do not operate the brake lever after removing the
wheel.
Remove the right and left front brake calipers (page 18-
12)
Remove the axle bolt [1] and loosen the right [2] and left
[3] axle pinch bolts.
Support the motorcycle securely using a hoist or
equivalent and raise the front wheel off the ground.
Pull the axle [4] out and remove the front wheel.
Remove the side collars [5].
Install the side collars.
Coat the axle surface with thin layer of grease.
Place the wheel between the fork legs.
Insert the axle from the left side until its end is flush with
the outer surface of the left fork leg.
Hold the axle and tighten the axle bolt to the specified
torque.
TORQUE: 59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 44 lbf·ft)
Tighten the right axle pinch bolts to the specified torque.
TORQUE: 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Install the right and left front brake calipers (page 18-
12)
With the front brake applied, pump the forks up and
down several times to seat the axle and check the
brake operation.
Tighten the left axle pinch bolt to the specified torque.
TORQUE: 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
INSPECTION
Turn the inner race of each bearing with your finger.
The bearings should turn smoothly and quietly. Also
check that the bearing outer race fits tightly in the hub.
Replace the bearings if they do not turn smoothly,
quietly, or if they fit loosely in the hub.
Inspect the following parts for damage, abnormal wear,
deformation or bend.
– Front axle
– Wheel hub
– Wheel rim
Measure each part according to FRONT WHEEL/
SUSPENSION/STEERING SPECIFICATIONS (page 1-
9).
Replace any part if it is out of service limit.
FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
[1]
[5]
[3]
[5]
[2]
[4]
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