Honda VTX1300C VTX 2004 Owner's Manual page 164

5. Remove the front axle ( ), wheel and
side collars.
Avoid depressing the brake lever and
brake pedal when the wheel is off the
motorcycle. This will force the
caliper pistons out of the cylinders.
The result will be loss of brake fluid.
If this occurs, the brake system will
require service. See your Honda
dealer for this service.
LEFT FRONT
(5) front axle
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(5)
(4)
If You Have a Flat Tire
Installation
1. Position the wheel between the fork
legs. Install the side collars and insert
the front axle shaft from the left side,
through the left fork leg and wheel hub.
To avoid damaging the brake pads
while installing the wheel, carefully
fit the brake disc between the pads.
2. Align the index line ( ) of the axle
shaft with the recessed surface ( ) of
the fork leg.
(6) index line
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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(7)
(6)
(7) surface
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