Rear Wheel - Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual

8. Tighten wheel axle pinch bolt B,
then pinch bolt A to the specified
torque.
1. Front wheel axle pinch bolt A
2. Front wheel axle pinch bolt B
3. Front wheel axle pinch bolt C
4. Front wheel axle pinch bolt D
9. Retighten pinch bolt B to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Wheel axle pinch bolt:
21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
10. Tap the outer side of the right fork
leg with a rubber mallet to align it
with the end of the wheel axle.
11. Tighten wheel axle pinch bolt D,
then pinch bolt C to the specified
torque.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
12. Retighten pinch bolt D to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Wheel axle pinch bolt:
21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
13. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
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Rear wheel

To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
1. Loosen the axle nut.
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1. Axle nut
2. Brake caliper
3. Brake caliper bracket
2. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-40.
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