2002 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Owners Manual - Page 97
2002 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 4. Install the brake torque rod bolt and nut at the brake caliper bracket. 5. Install the rear wheel axle nut. 6. Take the motorcycle off the centerstand so that the rear wheel is on the ground. 7. Tighten the axle nut, brake caliper bolts, brake torque rod nut, and pinch bolt to the specified torques. 5. While supporting the brake caliper, pull the wheel axle out. 6. Remove the brake caliper bracket and spacer. 7. Pull the wheel to the right to separate it from the final gear case, and then remove it. ECA00062 EAU03422 CAUTION: Do not push the brake pedal after the wheel has been removed together with the brake disc, otherwise the brake pads will be forced shut. @ @ To install the rear wheel 1. Apply a light coating of lithiumsoap-based grease to the splines of the final gear case and wheel hub. 2. Install the wheel, brake caliper bracket, spacer and wheel axle. 3. Install the brake caliper by installing the bolts. NOTE: Make sure that there is enough space between the brake pads before installing the brake caliper onto the brake disc. @ @ Tightening torques: Axle nut: 150 Nm (15.0 m·kgf, 108 ft·lb) Brake caliper bolt: 40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lb) Brake torque rod nut: 23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lb) Rear wheel axle pinch bolt: 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 11 ft·lb) 8. Install the brake torque rod cotter pin. EW000124 6 WARNING Always use a new cotter pin. @ @ 6-46
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