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CHAS
REAR WHEEL, BRAKE DISC, AND REAR WHEEL
SPROCKET
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REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
_
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
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Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so
that the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Loosen:
• locknut
1
• adjusting nut
2
3. Remove:
• stabilizer (XT660X)
• chain cover
• wheel axle nut
3
• washer (N)
• wheel axle
• washer (O)
• rear wheel
NOTE:
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Push the rear wheel forward and remove the
drive chain from the rear wheel sprocket.
4. Remove:
• brake caliper
NOTE:
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Do not depress the brake pedal when remov-
ing the brake caliper.
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CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Check:
• wheel axle
• rear wheel
• wheel bearings
• oil seals
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT
WHEEL”.