Rear Wheel (Non-Detachable Type); Section L2 - Royal Enfield 350 BULLET 1949 Workshop Maintenance Manual

ROYAL ENFIELD WORKSHOP MANUAL

Rear Wheel (Non-Detachable Type)

Part No. 36788 for " 500 Twin" and " 350 Bullet"; Part No. 37278
1. Description
These instructions cover the servicing of two
different rear wheels, both of the non-detachable type
incorporating a rubber cush drive and an internal
expanding brake. Both types have a solid spindle and
give a 3 in. chain line.
The heavier type used on the Meteor 700 and 500
Bullet has a 7 in. diameter brake drum while the
lighter type used on the 500 Twin and 350 Bullet has
a 6 in. diameter brake.
2. Removal and Replacement of Wheel
Place machine on the centre stand, if necessary
putting packing pieces beneath the legs of the stand

SECTION L2

for "Meteor 700" and " 500 Bullet."
to lift the wheel clear of the ground. Remove the dual
seat, if fitted, and the detachable portion of the rear
mudguard. Disconnect the rear driving chain at the
spring link and remove the chain from the rear wheel
sprocket, leaving it in position on the gearbox
countershaft sprocket. Unscrew the rear brake rod
adjusting nut completely and depress the brake pedal
so as to disengage the rod from the trunnion in the
brake operating lever. Unscrew the brake cover plate
anchor nut and remove this together with the washer
behind it. Disconnect the speedometer driving cable,
loosen the spindle nuts and mark the chain adjuster
cams to ensure replacing in the same position. Slide
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