Removing The Front Wheel; Disassembling The Front Wheel - Yamaha YZF-R1K Service Manual

FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCS
EB700102

REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL

EB700110

DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT WHEEL

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1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand
so that the front wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• left brake caliper
• right brake caliper
NOTE:
Do not squeeze the brake lever when
removing the brake calipers.
3. Elevate:
• front wheel
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand
so that the front wheel is elevated.
1. Remove:
• oil seals
• wheel bearings
a. Clean the outside of the front wheel
hub.
b. Remove the oil seals 1 with a flat-
head screwdriver.
NOTE:
To prevent damaging the wheel, place a
rag 2 between the screwdriver and the
wheel surface.
c. Remove the wheel bearings with a
general bearing puller.
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