Yamaha YZF-R1 2007 Service Manual

FRONT WHEEL4-10EAS21900REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.WARNINGEWA13120Securely support the vehicle so that thereis no danger of it falling over.NOTE:Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so thatthe front wheel is elevated.2. Remove:• Left brake caliper• Right brake caliperNOTE:Do not apply the brake lever when removingthe brake calipers.3. Elevate:• Front wheelNOTE:Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so thatthe front wheel is elevated.4. Loosen:• Front wheel axle pinch bolt5. Remove:• Front wheel axle bolt• Front wheel axle• Front wheelEAS21920CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL1. Check:• Wheel axleRoll the wheel axle on a flat surface.Bends → Replace.WARNINGEWA13460Do not attempt to straighten a bent wheelaxle.2. Check:• Tire• Front wheelDamage/wear → Replace.Refer to "CHECKING THE TIRES" on page3-33 and "CHECKING THE WHEELS" onpage 3-35.3. Measure:• Radial wheel runout “1”• Lateral wheel runout “2”Over the specified limits → Replace.4. Check:• Wheel bearingsFront wheel turns roughly or is loose →Replace the wheel bearings.• Oil sealsDamage/wear → Replace.5. Replace:• Wheel bearings• Oil seals▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼a. Clean the outside of the front wheel hub.b. Remove the oil seals “1” with a flat-headscrewdriver.NOTE:To prevent damaging the wheel, place a rag “2”between the screwdriver and the wheel sur-face.Radial wheel runout limit1.0 mm (0.04 in)Lateral wheel runout limit0.5 mm (0.02 in)NewNewManuals by Motomatrix / www.motomatrix.co.uk / The Solution For Lost Motorcycle Coded Keysemail: info@motomatrix.co.uk