Front Wheel Removal
From Unofficial Zero Manual
(Redirected from Front Axle Removal)
- Video Instruction
- Zero DS front wheel removal by Nigel Morris on YouTube:
- Zero Motorcycles: Front Wheel Removal 2016 DSR by E Shattow on YouTube:
- Tools
- 6mm Allen Wrench - Axle bolt (M17)
- 5mm Allen Wrench - Pinch
- 13mm Socket - Brake calipers
- Steps
- Loosen both brake caliper bolts using the 13mm socket.
- Loosen both right pinch bolts using the 5mm allen wrench.
- Alternate slightly, turning each counter-clockwise.
- Loosen the axle bolt using the 6mm allen wrench.
- Loosen both left pinch bolts using the 5mm allen wrench.
- Alternate slightly, turning each counter-clockwise.
- Securely lift the front wheel.
- Remove both brake bolts using the 13mm socket, and lift and secure the brake caliper without stressing the brake lines.
- Continue to back off the pinch bolts, but do not remove, using the 5mm allen wrench.
- Remove the axle bolt and outer spacer using the 6mm allen wrench.
- Replace the axle bolt with the 6mm allen bolt, turning several turns inward, without the outer spacer.
- Push on the axle bolt while encouraging the left side of the axle out.
- Support the wheel to reduce binding!
- Remove the axle.
- Remove the wheel.