Norton Commando Workshop Manual

## Brakes, Weels and Tyres

# H

### SECTION H1

### REMOVING REAR WHEEL

(Without disturbing the brake and sprocket).
Two types of rear wheel have been used, the one used prior to 1971 having the rear wheel brake drum and 3 sprocket bolted up to the hub and the 1971 and later type having polyurethane shock absorber segments let into the hub and steel paddles fitted to the rear brake drum engaging in the polyurethane segments. This arrangement permits the wheel and brake drum to be 3 separated merely by removal of the rear axle.
To remove either type of wheel, the motorcycle must be supported with the rear wheel clear of the ground.
1971 and later models - See Fig. H1.
1 | Unscrew the wheel axle "B" at the right hand side and withdraw.
2 | Remove the spacer "C" and speedometer drive gearbox "D" which are loose after the axle is withdrawn.

3 | Separate the wheel from the brake drum. If the wheel is difficult to remove, use a lever between the wheel and brake drums to separate the three paddles from the shock absorber segments in the hub.
Pre 1971 models - See Fig. H2.
1 | Disconnect the speedometer drive cable.
2 | Remove the rubber plugs which give access to the rear wheel sleeve nuts.
3 | Remove the rear wheel sleeve nuts.
4 | Withdraw the wheel spindle from the right hand side.
5 | Collect the spacer and speedometer drive gearbox which are released as the axle is withdrawn. If the wheel is difficult to remove, use a lever between the wheel hub and brake drum.

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