Honda CX500 1978 Shop Manual page 303

HONDA
'81 ADDENDUM
CXSOO
,--.
CX500 CUSTOM
:
FRONT WHEEL
R E M O V A L
Raise the front wheel off the ground by placing
~.
a
support block under the engine.
Disconnect the speedometer cable by ex-
panding the speedometer cable set spring.
Remove the front axle holding bolt and nut.
Unscrew and pull out the front axle.
Remove the front wheel.
removing the front wheel. To do so will
-
. .
cause difficulty when refitting the brake
INSTALLATION
Install the front wheel by inserting the front
axle through the right fork leg and wheel hub.
\
Screw the axle into the left fork leg.
NOTE
Make sure the speedometer gearbox
is
perpendicular to the left fork leg.
- ,
Tighten the axle to the specified torque.
TORQUE:
5.5-6.5
kg-m
(40-47
ft.lb)
Install the axle holding bolt and tighten the nut
to the specified torque.
TORQUE:
1.5-2.5 kg-m (11-18
ft.lb)
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After installing the wheel, apply the brake
several times and check for free wheel rotation
when released.
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Date of Issue: January,
1981
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HONDA MOTOR CO.. LTD.
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