Buell X1 2002 - Page 77

2002 Buell X1: Chassis 2-9
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ASSEMBLY
1. See
Figure 2-6. Install spacer (8).
2. Install new wheel bearings (4, 9) into hub using suitable
driver. Press on outer race only.
3. On the side of the wheel opposite the brake rotor insert
left axle spacer (3) into hub until it seats in bore. Spacer
sleeve must not be cocked or tilted in bore.
4. On the right side of the wheel insert right axle spacer
(10) into hub until it seats in bore. Spacer sleeve must
not be cocked or tilted in bore.
5. Install tire, if removed. See
2.8 TIRES.
6. Verify that wheel and tire are true. See
2.7 CHECKING
CAST RIM RUNOUT.
7. Balance tire. See
2.8 TIRES, Adjustment.
11WARNING1WARNING
Do not allow brake fluid, bearing grease, lubricants, etc.
to contact brake rotor or reduced braking ability will
occur, which could result in death or serious injury.
8. See
Figure 2-6. Install front brake rotor (13) on right side
of wheel. Slots in carrier must line up with wheel spokes.
a. Verify that the front brake carrier is thoroughly clean.
b. Apply LOCTITE THREADLOCKER 243 (blue) to
threads of new T- 40 TORX screws (12).
c. Install rotor (13) on wheel hub using five new T- 4 0
TORX screws (12). Tighten TORX screws in criss-
cross pattern to 20-22 ft-lbs (27-30 Nm).
Figure 2-6. Front Wheel
1. Nut (metric)
2. Washer
3. Left Axle Spacer
4. Wheel Bearing
5. Wheel
6. Valve Stem
7. Wheel Weight
8. Spacer
9. Wheel Bearing
10. Right Axle Spacer
11. Front Axle
12. T-40 TORX Screws (5)
13. Front Brake Rotor
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