Removing The Front Wheel; Disassembling The Front Wheel; Checking The Front Wheel - Yamaha Star XVS13AA(C) 2011 Service Manual

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REMOVING THE FRONT 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.
2. Remove:
• Front brake caliper(s)
TIP
Do not apply the brake lever when removing the
brake calipers.
3. Elevate:
• Front wheel
TIP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
front wheel is elevated.
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DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT WHEEL

1. Remove:
• Oil seals
• Wheel bearings
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a. Clean the outside of the front wheel hub.
b. Remove the oil seals "1" with a flathead
screwdriver.
TIP
To prevent damaging the wheel, place a rag "2"
between the screwdriver and the wheel surface.
c. Remove the wheel bearings "3" with a gener-
al bearing puller.
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CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL

1. Check:
• Wheel axle
Roll the wheel axle on a flat surface.
Bends → Replace.
EWA13460
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent wheel ax-
le.
A
B
A. For XVS13AA(C)/XVS13CTA(C)
B. For XVS13CA(C)
2. Check:
• Tire
• Front wheel
Damage/wear → Replace.
Refer to "CHECKING THE TIRES" on page
3-29 and "CHECKING THE WHEELS" on
page 3-31.
3. Measure:
• Radial wheel runout "1"
FRONT WHEEL
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