HOME DISASSEMBLY See 2.29 TIRES to service tire or valve stem assembly. NOTE Do not inflate tire beyond maximum pressure as specified on sidewall. Over inflated tires can blow out, which could result in death or serious injury. (00027a) 1. Remove spacers from left and right sides. 2. If tire replacement is necessary, remove tire and valve stem. See 2.29 TIRES . 2. If necessary, mount tire, valve stem and balance wheel assembly as required. See 2.29 TIRES . 3. If wheel bearing replacement is necessary, remove the sleeve and press out the sealed wheel bearings. See 2.27 SEALED WHEEL BEARINGS . 3. Verify that wheel and tire are true. See 2.29 TIRES and 2.28 DISC RIM RUNOUT . 4.
If it is necessary to remove brake discs and if wheel is to be assembled with same discs, mark both wheel and discs, so they can be installed in their original locations. 4. See Figure 2-50 . If necessary, install brake discs in their original positions. Verify that brake disc is clean. a. On left side of wheel, install five new bolts (2) and five new spring washers (3) to attach left brake disc. Tighten bolts to 22-33 Nm (16-24 ft-lbs). 5. See Figure 2-50 . If removing brake discs (5), remove five bolts (2) and spring washers (3) securing brake disc to the wheel (1). Repeat procedure to remove disc on opposite side of wheel. Discard bolts and spring washers. b.
On right side of wheel, install five new bolts (2) and five new spring washers (3 to attach right brake disc. Tighten bolts to 22-23 Nm (16-24 ft-lbs). CLEANING AND INSPECTION 5. After wheel is balanced, apply a light coat of LOCTITE® ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT to axle, bearing bores, and bore of inner sleeve. 1. Thoroughly clean all parts (except wheel bearings, or wheel speed sensor if ABS equipped) in solvent. Wipe bearings or ABS sensors with damp cloth. NOTE If ABS equipped, never pull wheel speed sensor cable tight or use to retain wheel, axle or other components.
Always keep wheel speed sensor (and ABS encoder bearing) away from magnetic fields (such as magnetic parts trays, magnetic base dial indicators, alternator rotors, etc.) or damage will occur. 2. Inspect all parts for damage or excessive wear. Always replace brake pads in complete sets for correct and safe brake operation. Improper brake operation could result in death or serious injury. (00111a) 6. See Figure 2-50 . Install wheel speed sensor (if ABS equipped), slide front axle into place and pivot wheel speed sensor upward until tab stops sensor on fork leg as shown. 3. Inspect brake discs. Measure disc thickness for excessive wear. Minimum acceptable thickness is stamped on side of disc.
Also replace discs if warped or badly scored. See 1.11 BRAKE PADS AND DISCS . 7. See 2.28 DISC RIM RUNOUT . Tighten front axle nut according to procedure. NOTE Minimum thickness is measured from backing plate. 8. See Figure 2-55 . Install ABS sensor clip as shown (if ABS equipped). 9. See Figure 2-56 . Install ABS cable clips as shown (if ABS equipped). 4. Inspect brake pads. Minimum brake pad thickness is 0.4 mm (0.016 in.). ASSEMBLY 10. See 2.27 SEALED WHEEL BEARINGS . Install Maxi-Fuse. sm04516 Be sure that brake fluid or other lubricants do not contact brake pads or discs.
Such contact can adversely affect braking ability, which could cause loss of control, resulting in death or serious injury. (00290a) NOTE Always install first of two bearings on the side opposite the valve stem side of the wheel. 1. If sealed wheel bearings must be serviced, always replace bearings as a complete set. See 2.27 SEALED WHEEL BEARINGS. Figure 2-54. Front ABS Sensor Positioning 2-56 2009 VRSC Service: Chassis s must be serviced, always replace e set. See 2.27 SEALED WHEEL Figure 2-54. Front ABS S Chassis ensor Positioning