6. Slide the front wheel forward.
NOTE: Never squeeze the front
brake
lever
removed. It is very difficult to force
the pads back into the caliper
assembly.
7. To reinstall the wheel assem-
bly,
reverse
described above.
8. After
installing
apply the front brake several
times to restore the proper
lever stroke.
WARNING
Failure to extend brake pads
after installing the wheel can
cause poor braking perfor-
mance and may result in an
accident.
Before riding, "pump" the
brake repeatedly until the
brake pads are pressed against
the brake disks and proper
lever stroke and firm feel are
restored. Also check that the
wheel rotates freely.
with
the
wheel
the
sequence
the
wheel,
WARNING
Failure to torque bolts and nuts
properly could lead to an acci-
dent.
Torque bolts and nuts to the
proper specifications. If you
are not sure of the proper pro-
cedure, have your authorized
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified
mechanic do this.
Front axle tightening torque:
65 N·m (6.5 kgf-m, 47.0 lbf-ft)
Front axle holder bolt tightening
torque:
33 N·m (3.3 kgf-m, 24.0 lbf-ft)
NOTE: Be careful not to damage
the oil seal when installing the
front wheel.
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