Cannondale S440 - Manual (Page 90)

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the specified torque.
10. Spin the front wheel a few times to make sure
that it rotates smoothly and the brake disc is not
rubbing against the brake pads. Then, take the
motorcycle off the stand, roll it forward and back-
ward a few times, apply the front brake, and
make sure it operates properly.
Removing the rear wheel
CAUTION :
Do not damage the brake disc or brake pads
when removing the rear wheel.
Be sure to rest the drive chain on the swingarm
so it does not hang on the ground.
NOTE :
Record the adjuster block position before
removing the rear wheel to ease remounting later.
1. Place the motorcycle on a stand so the rear
wheel is off the ground.
2. Straighten the cotter pin and remove it using pli-
ers.
3. Remove the rear wheel axle nut.
4. Remove the washer and adjuster block.
5. While holding the rear wheel, remove the wheel
axle (1).
6. Push the rear wheel forward until the drive chain
can be taken off the rear sprocket.
7. Pull the rear wheel out from between the swingarm.
Installing the rear wheel
CAUTION :
Do not damage the brake disc or brake pads
when installing the rear wheel.
The "REAR DISC" mark on the left wheel spacer
must face out.
The right wheel spacer is the larger one and
should be installed on the sprocket side with
the smaller side facing in toward the wheel.
Make sure the axle dust caps are in good
1. Cotter pin
2. Rear wheel axle nut
3. Washer
4. Adjuster block
4
1
2
3
1. Wheel axle
1