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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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Can someone tell me how to remove the rear wheel.&nbsp\\; I have the shocks off and the axle nut off.
 
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Seriously, I need some help here.&nbsp\\; My I have the axle nut and both lower shock mounts off.&nbsp\\; The axle adjusters are backed out and loose.&nbsp\\;
 
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My manual says in the rear wheel removal section to remove the brake caliper assembly, then remove the axle.&nbsp\\; But in the brake section it says remove the axle, THEN the caliper.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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I got the banjo bolt and both brake pads off, but still can't get any play in the axle nut.&nbsp\\; Anyone?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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I got the banjo bolt and both brake pads off, but still can't get any play in the axle nut.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; Anyone?
Blu, you might have to hit the axle pretty hard with a brass drift
if love taps are not moving it at all.

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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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Mr. Puddle,
&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; I have the belt off, and have hit it with a hammer dampened with a wood block.&nbsp\\; The bolt turns, but will not back out.&nbsp\\; The bolt should just come out over the muffler, right?&nbsp\\; Do I need to remove the brake caliper?
 
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The bike is on a lift, with some of the weight of the wheel relieved with a 2x4.&nbsp\\; Here are some pictures.

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I'm going to the shed for a bigger hammer.&nbsp\\; I hate doing that.
 
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The axle bolt goes through the caliper It must be in a bind to be that hard to remove. Be sure and remove the upper bely guard or you will get hung up on it.
 
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Got the upper belt guard off,&nbsp\\; The wheel slides freely front and rear, but the bolt is still not backing out
 
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