Rear Wheel Removal - Suzuki DR·Z400SM Owner's Manual

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7. Slide the front wheel forward.
NOTE: Never squeeze the front
brake lever with the front wheel
removed. It is very difficult to force
the pads back into the caliper
assembly
8. To reinstall the wheel assem ­
bly, reverse the sequence
described above.
9. After installing the wheel,
apply the brake several times
to restore the proper lever
stroke.
..WARNING
Failure to extend brake pads
after installing the wheel can
cause poor braking perfor­
mance and may result in an
accident.
Before riding, "pump" the
brake repeatedly until the
brake pads are pressed against
the brake disks and proper
lever/pedal stroke and firm feel
are restored. Also check that
the wheel rotates freely.
Failure to torque bolts and nuts
properly could lead to an acci­
dent.
Torque bolts and nuts to the
proper specifications. If you
are not sure of the proper pro­
cedure, have your authorized
SUZUKI dealer or a qualified
mechanic do this.
Front axle nut tightening torque:
39 N·m (3.9 kgf-m, 28.0 Ib-ft)
Front axle holder nuts tightening
torque:
18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 Ib-ft)
REAR WHEEL REMOVAL
A hot muffler can burn you.
The muffler will be hot enough
to burn you for some time after
stopping the engine.
Wait until the muffler cools to
avoid burns.
1. Place the motorcycle on the
side stand.
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2. Remove the two chain guard
screws (1 and then remove
the chain guard.
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4. Remove the axle nut
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5. Lift the rear end of the motor­
cycle up and place a jack or a
block under the engine or
chassis tube.