Buell P3 - Rear Wheel

2-12 2007 Buell P3: 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. Inspect wheel bearing end play and service bearings if
necessary. See 2.8 SEALED WHEEL BEARINGS.
NOTE
Do not operate rear brake pedal with rear wheel removed or
caliper piston may be forced out. Reseating piston requires
caliper disassembly.
3. See Figure 2-7. Place rod or screwdriver through axle
hole. Loosen rear axle nut (1) (metric).
4. Remove nut, lockwasher, and flat washer.
5. Pull axle out. Remove right side spacer.
6. Slide carrier with caliper off rotor.
7. Remove left side spacer.
8. Move wheel forward and slide belt off.
DISASSEMBLY
1. See Figure 2-8. Remove and discard five sprocket bolts
(6) from sprocket cover.
2. Remove sprocket cover (7) from sprocket.
3. Remove and discard hardened washers from sprocket.
4. Remove sprocket from rear wheel.
5. Remove five T40 TORX screws and brake rotor from rear
wheel. Discard screws.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
1. Thoroughly clean all parts in solvent.
2. Inspect all parts for damage or excessive wear.
3. Inspect brake rotor.
a. Measure rotor thickness. Replace if less than 4.5
mm. See 2.14 REAR BRAKE CALIPER.
b. Check rotor surface. Replace if warped or badly
scored.
4. Inspect tire. See 2.9 TIRES.
Figure 2-7. Rear Wheel Mounting
7747
1. Axle nut (metric)
2. Lockwasher
3. Washer
4. Axle hole
1
3
2
4
Figure 2-8. Rear Axle, Right Side
3
2
1
7701
1. Axle
2. Axle nut (metric)
3. Lockwasher
4. Washer
5. Spacer
6. Sprocket bolts (5)
7. Sprocket cover
4
6
7
5