Tech Tips
Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the brake tube bracket from the steering knuckle.
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the disc brake caliper from the steering knuckle.
Note
Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the disc brake caliper.
Do not twist or bend the flexible hose.
REMOVE FRONT DISC
Put matchmarks on the front disc and the axle hub if planning to reuse the disc.
Remove the front disc.
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP LH
Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the axle hub grease cap.
Note
Do not damage the axle hub.
REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH
Remove the cotter pin and adjusting lock cap.
Using a 39 mm socket wrench, remove the axle hub nut.
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the 4 bolts.
Using SST, remove the front axle hub together with the dust cover.
Remove the O-ring.