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NOTE: Do not depress the brake pedal when
the wheel is o ff the machine so that the
caliper piston is not forced out of thecylinder.
9. To
install the rear wheel, reverse the removal
procedure.
B. Rear Axle Inspection
(See Front Wheel, Axle Inspection Procedure.)
C. Replacing Wheel Bearings
Rear wheel bearing replacement is similar t o the pro-
cedure for the front wheel.
D. Rear Wheel Inspection
(See Front Wheel, Inspection Procedures.)
E. Installing Rear Wheel
1. Lightly grease lips of rear wheel oil seals.
2. Make sure the brake pads are installed properly
and that there i s enough gap t o install the
rear disc.
3.
Install wheel assembly and axle.
When installing the rear wheel, be
NOTE:
sure the splines on the wheel hub fit into the
final gear case.
Always use a new cotter pin on the axle nut.
Torque:
Axle nut: 12~18 m-kg (87~130 ft-lb)
Axle pinch bolt: 0.45~0.75 m-kg (3~5 ft-lb)
5 - 3
BRAKES
CAUTION: Disc brake components rarely
require disassembly. Do not disassemble com-
ponents unless absolutely necessary. If any
hydraulic connection in the system is opened,
the entire system should be disassembled, drained,
cleaned and then properly filled and bled upon
reassembly.
CAUTION: D o not use solvents on brake
internal components. Solvents will cause seals
t o swell and distort. Use only clean brake fluid
for cleaning. Use care with brake fluid. Brake
fluid is injurious to eyes and will damage painted
surfaces.
A. Caliper Pad Replacement
1. I t is not necessary to disassemble the brake
fluid hoses t o replace the brake pads.
2. Remove the caliper support bolt.
3.
Remove the Phillips screw that holds the
brake pads.
4. Pull caliper cylinder o ff caliper frame.
5. Install new brake pads. Replace pads as a set.
Replace the following when pads are replaced:
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