Removing The Rear Wheel; Disassembling The Rear Wheel; Checking The Rear Wheel; Checking The Rear Brake Caliper Bracket - Yamaha R6 2009 Service Manual

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REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• Rear brake caliper "1"
TIP
Do not depress the brake pedal when remov-
ing the brake caliper.
3. Remove:
• Rear wheel axle nut "1"
• Rear wheel axle "2"
• Rear wheel
TIP
Push the rear wheel forward and remove the
drive chain from the rear wheel sprocket.
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DISASSEMBLING THE REAR WHEEL

1. Remove:
• Oil seals
• Wheel bearings
Refer to "DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT
WHEEL" on page 4-8.
1
2
1
4-15
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CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL

1. Check:
• Rear wheel axle
• Rear wheel
• Wheel bearings
• Oil seals
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT
WHEEL" on page 4-8.
2. Check:
• Tire
• Rear wheel
Damage/wear → Replace.
Refer to"CHECKING THE TIRES" on
page 3-33 and "CHECKING THE
WHEELS" on page 3-35.
3. Measure:
• Radial wheel runout
• Lateral wheel runout
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT
WHEEL" on page 4-8.
Radial wheel runout limit
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Lateral wheel runout limit
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
BRACKET
1. Check:
• Rear brake caliper bracket
Cracks/damage → Replace.
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CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL DRIVE HUB

1. Check:
• Rear wheel drive hub
Cracks/damage → Replace.
• Rear wheel drive hub dampers
Damage/wear → Replace.
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CHECKING AND REPLACING THE REAR
WHEEL SPROCKET
1. Check:
• Rear wheel sprocket
More than 1/4 tooth "a" wear → Replace
the rear wheel sprocket.
Bent teeth → Replace the rear wheel
sprocket.
REAR WHEEL