With the wheel spindle still mounted to the wheel,
Front wheel bearing check
rotate the wheel to check that the bearings are not pit-
ted and rotate with a smooth action. Check also for
axial (A) and/or radial (B) movement. If either condition
is verified, substitute the bearings.
Utilise the special tool to extract the bearings. To
assemble the tool, it is necessary to remove the screw
(1) and extract the wheel spindle (2). Remove the nut
F
(3) and then the flange (4).
Before substituting the bearings as indicated
above it is advisable to remove the brake
discs as indicated in chapter H "Brakes" to
avoid damaging them.
Special tool N. 8000B4416
Introduce the extractor until the internal ring of the
bearing is hooked up. Introduce the wheel spindle and
screw and and block them by means of two 14 mm
wrenches.
Suspension and wheels
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B
A
2
4
1
3