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8 . 1 0 Brakes, wheels and tyres
14.11a Check the condition of the dust cap
9 Check the condition of the bearings in the
hub (see Section 16).
10 Clean the axle and remove any corrosion
using steel wool. Check the axle for
straightness by rolling it on a flat surface such
as a piece of plate glass. If available, place the
axle in V-blocks and check it using a dial
gauge. If the axle is bent, renew it.
11 Remove the dust cap from the caliper
bracket and withdraw the sleeve (see
illustration). Check the condition of the seal
inside the cap and inspect the sleeve for wear.
Check the condition of the seal inside the
speedometer gearbox (see illustration).
Press the sleeve out of the torque arm fixing
point and check the condition of the sleeve
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and torque a m fixing sleeve
(arrowed)
(A) and sleeve (B)
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speedometer gearbox seal (arrowed)
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and the seals (see illustration). Renew any
components that are worn or damaged. If new
seals are being fitted, the old seals can be
levered out of the caliper bracket with a flat-
bladed screwdriver and a piece of wood. Take
care not to damage the seal housings. Grease
the new seals to aid installation and press
them into place with a flat piece of wood.
Installation
12 Installation is the reverse of removal,
noting the following:
Lubricate the axle, bearings, sleeves and
speedometer drive with grease.
Ensure the dust cap is installed on the caliper
bracket before sliding the bracket onto the axle.
14.15 Disconnect the speedometer cable
14.16a Remove the axle nut and washer
14.16b Note how the speedometer
gearbox (A) locates against the fork
slider
(9)
Ensure the plain washer is installed inside
the speedometer gearbox before sliding the
hub onto the axle.
Apply
non-permanent thread
locking
compound to the torque arm bolt.
Tighten the hub nut to the torque setting
specified at the beginning of this Chapter.
Trekker and Vivacity models
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wheel
Removal
13 Support the machine in an upright
position with the front wheel off the ground.
14 Unscrew the brake caliper mounting bolts
and slide the caliper off the disc (see Section 3).
Note: Do not operate the brake lever while the
caliper is off the disc.
15 Unscrew the knurled ring that secures the
speedometer cable to the speedometer gearbox
and disconnect the cable (see illustration).
Note: On certain models the speedometer is
electronically activated and the speedometer
cable and drive housing are a one-piece unit. Do
not attempt disconnected them.
16 Counterhold the axle and undo the axle
nut, then remove the nut and washer (see
illustration). Note how the speedometer
gearbox locates against the right-hand fork
slider, then support the wheel and withdraw
the axle from the wheel and front suspension
(see illustration). Remove the speedometer
14.16~ Support the wheel and withdraw
the axle.
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