Removing The Front Wheel; Disassembling The Front Wheel - Yamaha XP500 2001 Service Manual

FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE DISC
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REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL

1. Stand the scooter on a level surface.
Securely support the so that there is no dan-
ger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the front wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
NOTE:
Do not squeeze the brake lever when removing
the brake caliper.
3. Elevate:
NOTE:
Place the scooter on a suitable stand so that the
front wheel is elevated.
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DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT WHEEL

1. Remove:
a. Clean the outside of the front wheel hub.
b. Remove the oil seals 1 with a flathead
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
4-3
WARNING
S front brake caliper
S front wheel axle
S front wheel
S oil seals
S wheel bearings
screwdriver.
bearing puller.
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