Buell 2007 FIREBOLT - Page 142

2007 Buell Firebolt: Chassis 2-11
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DISASSEMBLY
Bearing Removal
NOTE
On single disc wheels, always remove the brake disc side
first.
1. See Figure 2-6. Remove wheel bearings using WHEEL
BEARING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION KIT (Part No.
B43993-50) and WHEEL BEARING REMOVER AND
INSTALLER (Part No. HD-44060).
2. Sparingly apply Extreme Pressure Lubricant (J-23444-A)
to the threads of the short forcing screw (1) to prolong
service life and ensure smooth operation.
3. Assemble the short forcing screw (1), nut (2), Nice bear-
ing (3), washer (4) and bridge (5) from the WHEEL
BEARING INSTALLER/REMOVER (HD-44060).
4. See Figure 2-7. Insert the FRONT WHEEL BEARING
REMOVER COLLET (B-43993-7) into the wheel bearing
until it fully seats against the bearing.
5. Insert the ball bearing into the collet.
6. See Figure 2-8. Thread the puller assembly (1) into the
collet (2).
7. Hold the collet (2), and turn the forcing screw (3) to
expand the collet.
8. See Figure 2-9. Place the bridge (1) against the wheel
hub.
9. Hold the forcing screw (2), and turn the nut (3) clockwise
until the bearing is free of the hub.
Figure 2-6. Assemble Puller
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1. Short forcing screw
2. Nut
3. Nice bearing
4. Washer
5. Bridge
3
1
2
4
5
Figure 2-7. Install Collet and Ball Bearing
Figure 2-8. Expand the Collet
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Ball bearing
Collet
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1
2
1. Puller assembly
2. Collet
3. Forcing screw
3