Suzuki V-Strom DL650 2017 Manual page 118

4. Loosen the axle holder bolt 2
on the left front fork.
5. Loosen the axle shaft 3 tem-
porarily.
NOTE: A special tool is necessary
to loosen the shaft 3. The special
tool is available at a Suzuki
dealer.
6. Place an accessory service
stand or equivalent under the
swingarm to help stabilize the
rear end.
7. Carefully position a jack under
the engine and raise the jack
until the front wheel is slightly
off the ground.
NOTICE
Improper jacking may cause
damage to the fairing or oil fil-
ter.
Do not place the jack under the
lower part of the fairing or the
oil filter when jacking up the
motorcycle.
8. Turn the axle shaft 3 counter-
clockwise and draw it out.
9. Slide the front wheel forward.
10.To reinstall the wheel assem-
bly, reverse
described above.
11.After installing
apply the front brake several
times to restore the proper
lever stroke.
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the sequence
the wheel,