Suzuki VL800 Service Manual page 182

7-6 CHASSIS
INSPECTION
WHEEL BEARINGS
Inspect the play of the wheel bearings by finger while they are in
the wheel. Rotate the inner race by finger to inspect for abnormal
noise and smooth rotation.
Replace the bearing in the following procedure if there is any-
thing unusual.
WHEEL BEARINGS REMOVAL
• Remove the wheel bearings by using the special tool A or B.
% 09921-20220: A Bearing remover set (17 mm)
or 09941-50111: B Wheel bearing remover
!
The removed bearings should be replaced with new ones.
FRONT WHEEL
Make sure that the wheel runout (axial and radial) does not ex-
ceed the service limit when checked as shown. An excessive
amount of runout is usually due to worn or loose wheel bearings
and can be corrected by replac ng the bearings. If bearing re-
placement fails to reduce the runout, replace the wheel with a
new one.
& Wheel rim runout (axial and radial)
Service Limit: 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
FRONT AXLE
Measure the front axle runout using the dial gauge. If the runout
exceeds the service limit, replace the front axle with a new one.
% 09900-20606: Dial gauge (1/100 mm)
09900-20701: Magnetic stand
09900-21304: V-block set (100 mm)
& Wheel axle runout
Service Limit: 0.25 mm (0.010 in)
TIRE ........................................................................... "2-18