Norton Commando Workshop Manual

## Brakes, Weels and Tyres

# H

10 | Using a suitable shouldered drift against the edge of the outer race, drive the double row bearing squarely into the brake drum.
11 | Fit the bearing retainer circlip and ensure that it is bedded all the way round the groove. Failure to observe this precaution can permit free lateral movement of the brake drum and sprocket.
12 | Fit the inner felt retaining washer and felt seal.
13 | Fit the outer lipped felt seal retainer.
The brake drum is now reassembled ready for fitting to the motorcycle.

### SECTION H6

### REMOVING AND REFITTING FRONT WHEEL (Disc Type)

Removal
Support the motorcycle with the front wheel clear of the ground. The brake assembly remains undisturbed since only the disc is removed with the wheel. Proceed as follows:
1 | Slacken the fork end clamping nut. (See Fig. H7).

2 | Taking the weight of the front wheel in one hand, withdraw the axle using a tommy bar. It will be found that the wheel can be removed most easily by withdrawing it forwards to disengage the disc from the pads.
3 | To prevent the brake pads boing ejected by unintentional application of the brake with the wheel removed, place a clean 1/4 in. (6.7 mm) spacer of wood, metal or plastic between the pads.
4 | Collect the wheel bearing dust covers to prevent loss. (See Fig. H8).
Refitting
5 | Offer the wheel with both dust covers in position and, with care, guide the disc between the brake pads. See Fig. H9.
6 | Grease and engage the wheel axle from the left side.
7 | Before tightening the fork and clamping nut, compress the forks a few times to centralise the fork leg on the axle.
8 | Tighten the pinch nut at the bottom of the left hand fork slider to clamp it on to the axle. Do not over-tighten the nut as there is a danger of fracturing the lug.

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