Removing The Front Wheels; Disassembling The Front Wheels; Checking The Front Wheels - Yamaha MBK MW125 2014 Service Manual

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REMOVING THE FRONT WHEELS

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.
2. Remove:
• Front brake calipers
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NOTICE
Do not operate the brake lever when remov-
ing the brake calipers.
3. Elevate:
• Front wheels
TIP
Be sure to place the stand "1" under the vehicle
at the location shown in the illustration.
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DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT WHEELS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front wheels.
1. Remove:
• Oil seals
• Wheel bearings
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a. Clean the surface of the front wheel hub.
b. Remove the oil seals "1" with a flat-head
screwdriver.
TIP
To prevent damaging the wheel, place a rag "2"
between the screwdriver and the wheel surface.
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c. Remove the wheel bearings "3" with a gener-
al bearing puller.
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CHECKING THE FRONT WHEELS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front wheels.
1. Check:
• Wheel axle
Roll the wheel axle on a flat surface.
Bends → Replace.
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WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent wheel ax-
le.
2. Check:
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• Tire
• Front wheel
Damage/wear → Replace.
Refer to "CHECKING THE TIRES" on page
3-14 and "CHECKING THE WHEELS" on
page 3-13.
3. Measure:
• Radial wheel runout "1"
• Lateral wheel runout "2"
Over the specified limits → Replace.
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FRONT WHEELS
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Radial wheel runout limit
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Lateral wheel runout limit
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
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