Removing the rear wheel (disc)

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.

Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over.

2. Elevate:

• Rear wheel

NOTE:

Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the rear wheel is elevated.

3. Remove:

• Rear brake caliper

NOTE:

Do not depress the brake pedal when removing the rear wheel.

4. Loosen:

• Drive chain adjusting locknut
• Drive chain adjusting bolt

5. Remove:

• Rear wheel axle nut
• Rear wheel axle
• Drive chain pullers
• Collars
• Rear wheel

NOTE:

Push the rear wheel forward and remove the drive chain from the rear wheel sprocket.

Disassembling the rear wheel

1. Remove:

• Oil seals
• Wheel bearings Refer to "DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT WHEEL" on page 4-8.