2-10 2002 Buell S3T: Chassis
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REAR WHEEL 2.6
REMOVAL
1. Raise rear wheel off floor using REAR WHEEL SUP-
PORT STAND (Part No. B-41174).
2. Remove saddlebags (if equipped). See 2.37 SADDLE-
BAGS.
3. Detach rear brake caliper from caliper mount. See 2.14
REAR BRAKE CALIPER.
NOTE
Do not operate rear brake pedal with rear wheel removed or
caliper piston may be forced out. Reseating piston requires
caliper disassembly.
4. See Figure 2-7. Loosen rear axle nut (1).
5. Loosen rear axle adjuster locknuts (6, 7) and nuts (5) on
both sides. Push wheel as far forward as possible.
6. Slip secondary drive belt from bottom of belt sprocket
and remove.
7. Remove rear axle nut (1) (metric), lockwasher (2),
washer (3), and axle carrier (4). Pull axle and washer out
from left side and remove wheel.
DISASSEMBLY
1. See Figure 2-8. Move wheel to bench area. On the brake
rotor side of the wheel, remove bearing using BUSHING
AND BEARING PULLER (Part No. HD-95760-69A) and
1 1/8 in. COLLET (Part No. HD-95769-69).
2. Remove two bearings from sprocket side of wheel.
3. Remove four screws (metric) to detach rear brake rotor
from wheel hub.
4. Remove five bolts and washers to detach belt sprocket
from wheel hub.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
1. Thoroughly clean all parts in solvent.
1CAUTION
Never use compressed air to “spin-dry” bearings. Very
high bearing speeds can damage unlubricated bearings.
Spinning bearings with compressed air can also cause a
bearing to fly apart, which may result in minor or moder-
ate injury.
2. Inspect all parts for damage or excessive wear.
3. Inspect brake rotor.
a. Measure rotor thickness. Replace if less than ser-
vice wear limit. See 1.7 BRAKE PADS AND
ROTORS.
b. Check rotor surface. Replace if warped or badly
scored.
Figure 2-7. Rear Wheel With Axle Carrier (Left Side)
6974
1
4
1. Axle
2. Rear Brake Caliper Mount
3. Swingarm
4. Washer
2
3
Figure 2-6. Rear Wheel With Axle Carrier (Right Side)
6851
4
1. Axle Nut (metric)
2. Lockwasher
3. Washer
4. Axle Carrier
5. Axle Adjuster Bolt
6. Locknut
7. Locknut
1
2
3
5
6
7