Norton Commando Workshop Manual

## Brakes, Weels and Tyres

# H

3 | Release the axle pinchbolt at the bottom of the left fork leg.
4 | Remove the axle nut at the right hand end.
5 | Support the wheel to prevent it dropping and remove the axle using a tommy bar through the cross hole at the left hand end, turning and pulling the axle clear.

6 | The wheel is now free to be removed, but it is recommended that the bearings should be protected from dirt ingress, particularly if the tyre is to be changed.
7 | Collect the left side bearing dust cover.
Refitting
8 | Remove any rust formed on the wheel axle and grease lightly.
9 | Offer the wheel to the forks and support the wheel in position with the torque stop engaged with the slot in the right fork slider.
10 | Ensure that the dust cover is in position at the left side of the front hub and push the axle home.
11 | Fit and tighten the axle nut.
12 | Connect and adjustthe brake cable.
13 | Take the motorcycle off the stand, apply the front brake and depress the front forks two or three times so that the fork legs align themselves correctly on the axle.
14 | Lock up the pinch bolt at the bottom of the left fork slider.
Note: On early models, the brake backplate centre hole is oversize. It is thus important on these models to centralise the brake by spinning the wheel and applying the brake fully, holding the brake on whilst tightening the right-hand axle nut.

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