PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT7-3075. Push the wheel forward, and thenremove the drive chain from therear sprocket.TIP If the drive chain is difficult to re-move, remove the wheel axle first,and then lift the wheel upwardenough to remove the drive chainfrom the rear sprocket. The drive chain does not need tobe disassembled in order to re-move and install the rear wheel.6. While supporting the brake caliperand slightly lifting the wheel, pullthe wheel axle out.TIPA rubber mallet may be useful to tapthe wheel axle out.7. Remove the wheel. NOTICE: Donot apply the brake after thewheel and brake disc have beenremoved, otherwise the brakepads will be forced shut. [ECA11073]To install the rear wheel1. Install the drive chain onto the rearsprocket.2. Install the wheel and the brake cal-iper bracket by inserting the wheelaxle from the right-hand side.TIP Make sure that the slot in thebrake caliper bracket is fit over theretainer on the swingarm. Make sure that there is enoughspace between the brake padsbefore installing the wheel.3. Install the washer and axle nut.4. Lower the rear wheel so that it ison the ground, install the remov-able sidestand, and then rest themotorcycle on it.1. Axle nut2. Washer3. Locknut4. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt 1. Wheel axle1. Retainer2. Slot21