WHEELS AND TIRES
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Tire style
may vary
Fig. 1 Wheel Installation
Install the wheel assembly with the valve stem
on the same side as the wheel retaining nuts.
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removing from the wheel.
When reinstalling the front wheel assembly, always
place the axle and retaining washer over the axle
locks (as shown) and tighten the axle nuts. Tighten
axle nuts to 100 to 120 ft. lbs. (130 to 156 Nm) torque.
Failure to follow the procedure may allow the axle to
drop, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Removing and Reinstalling Front Tire
To remove and reinstall the front tire, complete the follow-
ing steps and (Ref Fig. 2 on page D-2).
1. Front Axle Lock
2. Axle Nut
3. Retaining Washer
4. Wheel Retaining Nut
5. Valve Stem
1. Loosen the axle nuts and lower entire wheel, hub and
axle assembly from front fork. Remove the four wheel
retaining nuts.
2. Completely deflate the tire, then remove from wheel.
3. Reinstall tire and wheel by reversing the above
sequence and tighten wheel retaining nuts. Tighten to
70 to 80 ft. lbs. (95 to 108.5 Nm) torque.
4. Position the large flat washer located on the ends of
the axle above the front axle locks.
5. Tighten axle nuts to 100 to 120 ft. lbs. (130 to 156
Nm) torque.
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Fig. 2 Front Wheel Installation
Removing and Reinstalling Rear Tire
1. Remove the wheel retaining nuts and remove the
wheel assembly from the hub.
2. Completely deflate the tire, then remove from wheel.
3. Reinstall the tire and wheel by reversing above
sequence and tighten wheel retaining nuts. Tighten to
70 to 80 ft. lbs. (95 to 108.5 Nm) torque.
4. Make sure the valve stem is located toward the out-
side.
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