Chassis; Front Wheel; Removal; Front Axle Inspection - Yamaha YT175J 1982 Service Manual

CHASSIS
FRONT WHEEL
Removal
1. Elevate the front wheel by placing a
suitable stand under the footrest.
2. Remove brake cable. Loosen all cable
adjusters and remove cable from handle
lever holder. Then remove cable from
cam lever at front brake shoe plate.
3. Remove cotter pin from front wheel axle
and remove axle nut.
4. Remove the front wheel axle, collar, and
front wheel assembly from the front
fork.
Front axle inspection
Remove any corrosion from the axle with
emery cloth. Place the axle on a surface plate
and check for bent. If bent, replace the axle.
Do not attempt to straighten a bent.
5-1
Front wheel inspection
1. Check for cracks, bends or warpage of
the wheels. If a wheel is deformed or
cracked, it must be replaced.
2. Check wheel runout.
If deflection exceeds tolerance below,
check the wheel bearing or replace
wheel as required.
Rim runout limits:
Vertical - 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
Lateral - 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
,. Dial gauge
Checking brake shoe wear
1. Check the brake linings for damage and
wear. If the thickness is less than the
specified value, replace the brake shoe
as a set.
MEASURING POINT