Removing The Front Wheel; Checking The Front Wheel - Yamaha 2012 TMAX XP500A Service Manual

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REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL

ECA59C2405
Keep magnets (including magnetic pick-up
tools, magnetic screwdrivers, etc.) away
from the front wheel hub "1", otherwise the
wheel sensor rotor equipped in the wheel
hub may be damaged, resulting in improper
performance of the ABS system.
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• Front wheel sensor
• Front brake calipers
TIP
Do not apply the brake lever when removing
the brake calipers.
3. Elevate:
• Front wheel
TIP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that
the front wheel is elevated.
4. Loosen:
• Front wheel axle pinch bolt
5. Remove:
• Front wheel axle
• Front wheel sensor housing
• Collars
• Front wheel
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DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT WHEEL
ECA59C2406
• Keep magnets (including magnetic pick-
up tools, magnetic screwdrivers, etc.)
away from the wheel sensor rotor.
• Do not drop the wheel sensor rotor or
subject it to shocks.
• If any solvent gets on the wheel sensor
rotor, wipe it off immediately.
1. Remove:
• Front wheel sensor rotor
• Oil seals
• Wheel bearings
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a. Remove the front wheel sensor rotor.
b. Clean the surface of the front wheel hub.
c. Remove the oil seals "1" with a flat-head
screwdriver.
TIP
To prevent damaging the wheel, place a rag "2"
between the screwdriver and the wheel sur-
face.
d. Remove the wheel bearings "3" with a gen-
eral bearing puller.
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2. Remove:
• Air valve
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CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL

1. Check:
• Wheel axle
Roll the wheel axle on a flat surface.
Bends → Replace.
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FRONT WHEEL