3.4
Installing the front wheel
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
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Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
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Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
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If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
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Change front wheel bearing.
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Clean and grease shaft seal rings
of the spacers.
Long-life grease (
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Insert a spacer.
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Clean and lightly grease the wheel spindle.
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Long-life grease (
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Position the front wheel and insert the wheel spindle.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
(350 XC‑F US Factory Edition)
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Position the brake disc guard.
F03724-01
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, front wheel
spindle
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Operate the hand brake lever several times until the brake lin-
ings are seated correctly against the brake disc.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Operate the front brake and compress the fork a few times
firmly.
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The fork legs straighten.
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, fork stub
1
and contact surfaces
p. 23)
p. 23)
2
.
M20x1.5
35 Nm (25.8 lbf ft)
3
.
M8
15 Nm (11.1 lbf ft)
ARBEITEN 3
A
p. 9)
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