Installing The Rear Wheel - Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 EU 2022 Owner's Manual

14.4

Installing the rear wheel

Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
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Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Danger of accidents There is no braking effect to start with at the rear brake after installing the rear
wheel.
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Actuate the foot brake several times before going on a ride until you can feel a firm pressure point.
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Remove spacers
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Main work
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Check the rear hub damping rubber pieces.
(Option: Wire spoked wheels)
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Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
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Change the rear wheel bearing.
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Clean and grease shaft seal rings
A
faces
Long-life grease (
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Clean the thread of the wheel spindle and axle nut.
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Clean and lightly grease the wheel spindle.
Long-life grease (
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Clean the contact areas on the brake caliper bracket and
link fork.
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Mount the damping rubber pieces and rear sprocket car-
rier on the rear wheel.
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Insert the narrow spacer into the side of the rear
sprocket.
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Insert the wide spacer into the side of the brake disc.
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Position the rear wheel.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
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Push the rear wheel forward as far as possible and lay the
chain on the rear sprocket.
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