Checking The Rear Wheel Drive Hub; Disassembling The Rear Wheel - Yamaha FZ8NA Service Manual

EAS22040
REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• Rear brake caliper "1"
• Rear wheel sensor
TIP
Do not depress the brake pedal when remov-
ing the brake caliper.
3. Loosen:
• Locknuts "1"
• Adjusting bolts "2"
4. Remove:
• Wheel axle nut "1"
• Washer
• Wheel axle "2"
• Rear wheel
TIP
Push the rear wheel forward and remove the
drive chain from the rear wheel sprocket.
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CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Check:
• Wheel axle
• Wheel bearings
• Oil seals
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT
WHEEL" on page 4-14.
2. Check:
• Tire
• Rear wheel
Damage/wear → Replace.
Refer to "CHECKING THE TIRES" on
page 3-18 and "CHECKING THE
WHEELS" on page 3-18.
3. Measure:
• Radial wheel runout
• Lateral wheel runout
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT
WHEEL" on page 4-14.
EAS22080

DISASSEMBLING THE REAR WHEEL

1. Remove:
• Oil seal
• Wheel bearings
Refer to "DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT
WHEEL" on page 4-14.
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CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL DRIVE HUB

1. Check:
• Rear wheel drive hub "1"
Cracks/damage → Replace.
• Rear wheel drive hub dampers "2"
Damage/wear → Replace.
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REAR WHEEL