Rear Wheel - Buell P3 2003 Service Manual

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REAR WHEEL

REMOVAL
1. Raise rear wheel off floor using REAR WHEEL SUP-
PORT STAND (Part No. B-41174).
2. Inspect wheel bearing end play and service bearings if
necessary. See 2.8 SEALED WHEEL BEARINGS.
NOTE
Do not operate rear brake pedal with rear wheel removed or
caliper piston may be forced out. Reseating piston requires
caliper disassembly.
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1. Axle nut (metric)
2. Lockwasher
3. Washer
4. Axle hole
Figure 2-7. Rear Wheel Mounting
3. See Figure 2-7. Place rod or screwdriver through axle
hole. Loosen rear axle nut (1) (metric).
4. Remove nut, lockwasher, and flat washer.
5. Pull axle out. Remove right side spacer.
6. Slide carrier with caliper off rotor.
7. Remove left side spacer.
8. Move wheel forward and slide belt off.
DISASSEMBLY
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CLEANING AND INSPECTION
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See Figure 2-8. Remove and discard five sprocket bolts
(6) from sprocket cover.
Remove sprocket cover (7) from sprocket.
Remove and discard hardened washers from sprocket.
Remove sprocket from rear wheel.
Remove five T40 TORX screws and brake rotor from rear
wheel.
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Axle
Axle nut (metric)
Lockwasher
Washer
Spacer
Sprocket bolts (5)
Sprocket cover
Figure 2-8. Rear Axle, Right Side
Thoroughly clean all parts in solvent.
Inspect all parts for damage or excessive wear.
Inspect brake rotor.
a. Measure rotor thickness. Replace if less than 4.5
mm. See 2.14 REAR BRAKE
b. Check rotor surface. Replace if warped or badly
scored.
Inspect tire. See 2.9 TIRES.
2003 Buell P3: Chassis
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CALIPER.
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