Removing The Rear Wheel; Checking The Rear Wheel - Yamaha XT660R Service Manual

REAR WHEEL, BRAKE DISC, AND REAR WHEEL
SPROCKET
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REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL

1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
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Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
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Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so
that the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Loosen:
• locknut 1
• adjusting nut 2
3. Remove:
• stabilizer (XT660X)
• chain cover
• wheel axle nut 3
• washer (N)
• wheel axle
• washer (O)
• rear wheel
NOTE:
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Push the rear wheel forward and remove the
drive chain from the rear wheel sprocket.
4. Remove:
• brake caliper
NOTE:
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Do not depress the brake pedal when remov-
ing the brake caliper.
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CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL

1. Check:
• wheel axle
• rear wheel
• wheel bearings
• oil seals
Refer to
WHEEL".
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