Front Wheel; Removal; Inspection - Suzuki RM-z450 Owner's Service Manual

FRONT WHEEL

REMOVAL

• Remove the front axle nut 1.
• Loosen the left axle holder bolts 2.
• Place the motorcycle on a block to lift front wheel off the
ground.
• Loosen the right axle holder bolts 3.
• Remove the front axle 4.
• Remove the front wheel.

INSPECTION

SPACER AND DUST SEAL
• Remove the wheel spacers from the front wheel.
• Inspect the right and left wheel spacers 1 and dust seals 2
for wear and cracks.
• If any defects are found, replace the spacer together with the
dust seal.
NOTE:
Apply grease to the spacers and dust seals before reassem-
bling.
FRONT AXLE
• Support the axle shaft with the V-blocks and measure the axle
shaft runout.
• If the runout exceeds the limit, replace the axle shaft with a
new one.
! Front axle runout
Service Limit: 0.25 mm (0.010 in)
" 09900-20607: Dial gauge (1/100, 10 mm)
09900-20701: Magnetic stand
09900-21304: V-block set (100 mm)
FRONT AND REAR WHEELS 16-3