Removal
| Caution make sure that the motorcycle is supported securely. |

| Caution do not operate the rear brake pedal with the rear wheel removed. |


Installation

Refer to “drive chain inspection and adjustment” in section 0b .
Tightening torque rear axle nut (a): 100 n·m (10.0 Kgf-m, 72.5 Lbfft)
![]() After remounting
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Rear wheel assembly construction
Rear wheel related parts inspectionConrod and crankshaft inspection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Conrod small end I.D.
Measure the conrod small end inside diameter using the
small bore gauge.
If the conrod small end inside diameter exceeds the
service limit, replace the conrod.
Special ...
Air cleaner box removal and installation
Removal
Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g-
9).
Remove the air cleaner box cover. Refer to “air cleaner element removal
and installation” .
Remove the air cleaner mounting bolt.
Remove the air clea ...
Gear position (gp) switch removal and installation
Removal
Turn the ignition switch off.
Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g-
9).
Disconnect the gear position switch lead wire
coupler (1).
Remove the engine sprocket cover. Refer to “engine sprocket r ...