Honda CRF230F 2004 Owner's Manual page 105

Wheels
Installation
RIGHT FRONT
(4) UP mark
1. Reverse the removal procedure. Insert the
axle through the wheel hub and left fork leg.
2. Torque the axle to:
55 lbf·ft (74 N·m , 7.5 kgf·m)
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3. Install the axle holder with the UP mark ( )
upward and first tighten the upper holder
nuts until lightly seated, then tighten the
lower axle nuts until lightly seated.
4. Operate the front brake and pump the fork
several times.
5. First tighten the upper holder nuts to the
specified torque, then tighten the lower axle
nuts to the same torque:
9 lbf·ft (12 N·m , 1.2 kgf·m)
6. After installing the wheel, apply the brake
several times and then check if the wheel
rotates freely. Recheck the wheel if the brake
drags or if the wheel does not rotate freely.
Check front brake adjustment (page
If a torque wrench was not used to install the
wheel, see your Honda dealer as soon as
possible to verify proper assembly. Improper
assembly may lead to loss of braking capacity.
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