Honda XL700V Owner's Manual page 135

Do not depress the brake lever when the
caliper assembly is removed. The caliper
pistons will be forced out of the cylinders
with subsequent loss of brake fluid. If this
occurs, servicing of the brake system will
be necessary. See your Honda dealer for
this service.
3. Remove the front axle holder nuts (3)
and the front axle holder (4).
4. Remove the front axle shaft (5) , front
wheel and side collars.
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(4)
(5)
(3) Front axle holder nuts
(4) Front axle holder
(5) Front axle shaft
(3)
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