Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 - Service manual > Rear Wheel from Swing Arm

CAUTION Ensure the motorcycle is upright on a firm and flat surface.

• Locate a scissor jack (a) under the cradle frame (b) and lift motorcycle such that the rear wheel is off the ground.

• Loosen and remove Hex axle nut (M16) (b) from RH and hold other side LH with tommy bar (a).

• Remove washer (a) from spindle (b) on swing arm RH.

• Loosen lock nut (M8) (a) and adjuster nut (b) on both LH and RH chain adjusters.

• Gently tap spindle (a) from RH to pull out from LH.

• Push rear wheel forward to increase chain slack on rear sprocket.

• Remove chain adjuster assembly (a) from swing arm RH (b).

• Remove spindle (a) from rear wheel LH along with washer (b).

• Gently remove chain adjuster assembly (a) from swing arm LH (b).

• Slide out and remove brake caliper (a) with bracket.

CAUTION Support the caliper carefully and ensure it does not get damaged.

• Ensure limiter pad (a) is placed between brake pads in caliper assembly.

• Gently release drive chain (a) from sprocket (b).

• Gently remove spacer LH (a) from the rear wheel hub (b).

• Gently remove spacer RH (a) from the rear wheel hub (b).

• Gently remove rear wheel (a) from swing arm (b).

Rear Wheel and Brake Disc

• Loosen and remove 6 Nos. Hex flanged socket head bolts (M8) (a) to remove chain sprocket (b).

• Remove chain drive sprocket (a) from sprocket carrier (b).

• Remove sprocket carrier (a) from the rear wheel hub (b).

• Remove 4 Nos. cush rubbers (a) from rear wheel hub LH (b).

• Loosen and remove 6 Nos. Hex head button socket screws (M6) (a) to remove ABS toner.

• Remove ABS toner wheel (a) from rear wheel RH.

• Remove rear brake disc (a) from the rear wheel hub RH (b).

• Remove grease seal (a).

• Insert a punch (a) into hub (b) from LH side and drive out bearing RH (c).

• Remove spacer (a) from the rear wheel hub RH.

• Locate a suitable pointed punch (a) on hole in spacer from RH of hub (b) to remove bearing LH (c).

• Gently tap to remove spacer (a) from sprocket carrier (b).

CAUTION DO NOT apply excessive force to remove the bearing, spacer as it may cause damage.

• Gently remove grease seal (a) from the sprocket carrier (b).

• Gently remove bearing (6005) (a) from the sprocket carrier (b).

Inspection

Front Wheel and Brake Disc

• Inspect tyre condition and wheel rim for any damages or bends and replace if out of specifications.

• Inspect and replace spindle (a) if it has excess wear, rust or bends.

• Check tyres for any uneven wear out and the sipes on the center of the tyre is above the TWI index.

• Check noise and play on bearing LH and RH.

• Check and replace wheel spacer if it has excess wear-out.

• Check if wheel hub assembly is cracked or damaged and replace.
• Check and replace wheel hub bearing seated portion if there is any scoring.

• Inspect wheel rim run out and replace if out of specifications.

• Inspect condition of wheel spokes and wheel rim for any damages or bends and loose ends. Replace if necessary.

• Inspect for rust, deep scoring, any foreign materials, burn marks crack in the mounting location of brake disc.
• Inspect brake disc thickness and run-out. Measure depth at points where scoring is found on the discs and replace if there is excess wear.
• Also measure thickness at the points indicated in the illustration and replace disc if out of specifications.

• Place brake disc rotor on a flat surface and inspect warpage. Replace if it is out of specifications.

• Inspect and replace toner wheel plate if there are any damages or bends.

• After assembly of brake disc (a) into front wheel, insert spindle into rim, fix on wheel balance frame (c) and rotate rim to check the disc run-out with dial gauge (b). Ensure run-out is within specified limits.

• Similarly check run-out of front and rear wheels.

NOTE

• Run-out of brake disc should be checked only when brake disc is assembled on wheel hub.

Rear Wheel and Brake Disc

• Inspect tyre condition and wheel rim for any damages or bends and replace if doesn't meet the specifications.

• Inspect and replace spindle (a) if it has excess wear, rust or bends.

• Check noise and play on bearing LH and RH. Replace if necessary.

• Check and replace spacer if it has excess wear-out.

• Inspect ABS toner wheel (a) for any bends or damages.
• Place ABS toner wheel on a flat surface and check warpage. Replace if out of specifications.

• Inspect for rust, deep scoring, any foreign materials, burn marks crack in the mounting location of brake disc.
• Inspect brake disc thickness and run-out. Measure depth at points where scoring is found on the discs and replace if there is excess wear.
• Also measure thickness at the points indicated in the illustration and replace disc (a) if out of specifications.

• Place brake disc rear on a flat surface and check warpage. Replace if out of specifications.

• Inspect wheel hub assembly for any cracks or damages. Replace if out of specifications.
• Inspect if hub bearing seating portion has scoring. Replace if out of specifications.

• After assembly of brake disc (a) into front wheel, insert spindle into rim, fix on wheel balance frame (c) and rotate rim to check the disc run-out with dial gauge (b). Ensure run-out is within specified limits.

CAUTION Run-out of brake disc should be checked only when brake disc is assembled on wheel hub.

• Similarly check run out of front and rear wheel.

• Inspect condition of wheel spokes and wheel rim for any damages or bends and loose ends. Replace if necessary.

• Inspect and replace spokes if it has excess wear, rust or bends.

• Check rear wheel hub cushion rubbers for any wear-out or damages.

• Check tyres for any uneven wear out and the sipes on the center of the tyre is above the TWI index.

Assembly

Tyre Assembly On Wheel Rim

• Ensure the tyre is assembled on the wheel rim with the arrow on the tyre side wall is facing towards the front.
• Inflate tyre to the recommended pressure and ensure the tyre is evenly seated in the rim on both LH and RH sides.

Rear Wheel and Brake Disc

• Locate bearing LH (a) into rear wheel hub RH (b). Gently tap on the bearing and ensure it is seated properly on the hub.

• Assemble spacer (a) into rear wheel hub RH. Ensure it is properly seated on the bearing surface.

• Locate bearing RH (a) into rear wheel hub LH (b). Gently tap on the bearing and ensure it is seated properly on the hub.

• Assemble rear brake disc (a) into rear wheel hub RH (b).

• Assemble ABS toner wheel (a) into rear brake disc on rear wheel RH.

• Use recommended sealant on the screws and locate and tighten 6 Nos. Hex head button socket screws (M6) (a) into rear wheel disc hub RH.

• Clean cushion rubbers seating area and insert 4 Nos. cushion rubbers (a) into rear wheel hub LH and gently tap with mallet.

NOTE

• Always use new cushion rubbers as they are for one time usage only.

 

• Locate bearing (a) into sprocket carrier (b). Ensure it is properly seated on the slot.

• Assemble grease seal (a) into sprocket carrier (b).

• Locate and gently tap the spacer (a) into sprocket carrier (b).

• Assemble rear sprocket carrier (a) over cushion rubbers into rear wheel hub LH (b).

• Locate chain drive sprocket (a) into sprocket carrier (b) on rear wheel hub LH.

• Locate and tighten 6 Nos. Hex flanged socket head bolts (M8) (a) into carrier (b) on rear wheel LH.

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