Wheels (Rims). • Insert a new cotter pin [A]

• Insert a new cotter pin [A].

NOTE

○When inserting the cotter pin, if the slots in the nut do not align with the cotter pin hole in the axel, tighten the nut clockwise [B] up to next alignment.

○It should be within 30 degree.

○Loosen once and tighten again when the slot goes past the nearest hole.

Bend the cotter pin [A] over the nut [B].

• Check the rear brake effectiveness.

• Check the rear brake light switch timing, and adjust it if necessary (see Brake Light Switch Operation Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).

Wheel Inspection

• Raise the front or rear wheel and turn it by hand to check
that it turns smoothly without making a noise.

Special Tool - Jack: 57001-1238

• If any abnormal condition is found, replace the hub bear­
ing.

Spoke Inspection

• Refer to the Spoke Tightness and Rim Runout Inspection
in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.

Rim Inspection

• Refer to the Spoke Tightness and Rim Runout Inspection
in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.

Axle Inspection

• Visually inspect the front and rear axle for damages.

• If the axle is damaged or bent, replace it.

• Place the axle in V blocks that are 100 mm (3.94 in.) [A] apart, and set a dial gauge [B] on the axle at a point halfway between the blocks. Turn [C] the axle to mea­sure the runout. The difference between the highest and lowest dial gauge reading is the amount of runout.

• If the axle runout exceeds the service limit, replace the axle.

Axle Runout/100 mm (3.94 in.)

Standard: less than 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)

Service Limit: 0.2 mm (0.008 in.)

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