2. Loosen the brake cable free
play adjusting nuts. Remove
the brake cable from the han-
dlebar lever holder and then
from the front wheel hub.
3. Remove the cotter pin and
loosen the axle nut.
4. Elevate the front wheel by
placing a suitable stand under
the engine.
5. Remove the axle nut and
wheel axle.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Front wheel installation
When installing the front wheel,
reverse the removal procedure.
Pay attention to the following
points:
1. Make sure the wheel hub and
the brake shoe plate assembly
are installed with the projec-
tions meshed into the slots.
2. Make sure the slot in the brake
shoe plate fits over the stopper
on the front fork outer tube.
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3. Make sure the axle nut is prop-
erly torqued, and a new cotter
pin is installed.
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Always use a new cotter pin.
Axle holder nut torque:
90 Nm (9.0 m0kg)
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4. Adjust the free play in the
brake lever.
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