Front Wheel Inspection - Yamaha XVS650 Service Manual

FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE DISC
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FRONT WHEEL DISASSEMBLV
1.Remove:
• Oil seals
• Bearings
CD
• Collar
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Removal steps:
• Clean the outside of the front wheel hub.
• Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the
oil seals.
NOTE: _
To prevent damage place a rag between the
screwdriver and the wheel surface.
• Remove the bearings using a standard
bearing puller (2).
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FRONT WHEEL INSPECTION
1.1nspect:
• Front wheel axle
(by rolling it on a flat surface)
Bent
~
Replace.
A
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent axle.
2.1nspect:
• Front tire
Refer to "TIRE INSPECTION" in CHAPTER
3.
• Fro nt wheel
Refer to "'WHEEL INSPECTION" in CHAP-
TER 3.
3.Check:
• Spokes
Bends/damage
~
Replace.
Loose spokes ~ Retighten.
Turn the wheel and tap the spokes with a
screwdriver.
NOTE: _
A tight spoke will emit a clear, ringing tone;
a loose spoke will sound flat.
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