Honda CMX250C REBEL 2007 Owner's Manual page 162

Installation
1. Apply the multi-purpose grease to the
side collars inside and grooves and
install the side collars into the rear
wheel.
2. Place the rear wheel into the swingarm
and install the drive chain over the rear
sprocket.
3. Insert the rear axle shaft from the left
side, through the left swingarm, wheel
hub and brake panel.
4. Temporarily tighten the rear axle nut.
5. Reassemble the brake stopper arm.
Tighten the stopper arm nut to the
specified torque:
16 lbf·ft (22 N·m , 2.2 kgf·m)
6. Connect the brake rod to the brake arm.
7. Adjust the drive chain (page
rear brake pedal freeplay (page
8.
9.
If a torque wrench was not used for
installation, see your Honda dealer as soon
as possible to verify proper assembly.
Improper assembly may lead to loss of
braking capability.
A used cotter pin may not effectively
secure a fastener. Always replace a used
116 ) and cotter pin with a new one.
102 ).
If You Have a Flat Tire
Tighten the rear axle nut to the
specified torque:
65 lbf·ft (88 N·m , 9.0 kgf·m)
After installing the wheel, apply the
brake several times. Check for free
wheel rotation after the brake is
released. Recheck the wheel if the brake
drags or the wheel does not rotate freely.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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