Harley-Davidson Dyna 2008 - FRONT WHEEL 2.3; REMOVAL

2.3FRONT WHEEL
REMOVAL
1. Block motorcycle underneath frame so front wheel is raised
off the ground.
2. Inspect wheel bearing end play and service bearings if
necessary. See 2.5 SEALED WHEEL BEARINGS.
3. See Figure 2-3. Remove mounting bolts (1, 2) and remove
brake caliper. Support caliper using a rubber bungee cord.
NOTE
Do not operate front brake lever with the front wheel removed
or the caliper piston may be forced out of piston bore.
Reseating the piston requires disassembly of the caliper.
4. Remove axle nut and washer (3).
5. See Figure 2-4. Loosen the slider cap screws (2) and pull
the axle (1) free.
6. Remove wheel from forks.
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2
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1. Long mounting bolt
2. Short mounting bolt
3. Axle nut and washer
Figure 2-3. Front Caliper and Axle Mounting (Left Side)
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1. Axle
2. Slider cap screws and washers
Figure 2-4. Front Wheel Mounting (Right Side)
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE
To service tire or valve stem assembly, see 2.16 TIRES.
Cast Wheel
1. See Figure 2-5. Remove spacers (2, 9) from left and right
sides.
2. If necessary, remove brake disc (8). On left side of wheel,
remove five screws (3) and washers (4) to detach brake
disc (8). Discard screws.
Cast Wheel, Dual Brakes
1. See Figure 2-6. Remove spacers (2, 9) from left and right
sides.
2. If necessary, remove brake discs (8). Remove five screws
(3) to detach each brake disc (8). Discard screws.
Laced Wheel
1. See Figure 2-7. Remove spacers (2, 9) from left and right
sides.
2. If necessary, remove brake disc(s) (8). On left side of
wheel, remove five screws (3) to detach brake disc (8).
Discard screws.
2008 Dyna Service: Chassis 2-5