Wheel removal

Green · April 20, 2009, 02:40:09 PM

Ordered new tires Friday and they're already in at the dealer.

I'm removing my wheels for the first time tonight so I can drop them off for (free) tire installation. Anything I need to be aware of? Front wheel looks pretty simple. I'm more concerned about the rear.

It's a bone stock 2001 (thus E) if it matters.

joshr08 · April 20, 2009, 03:01:08 PM

just watch where everything comes from when you take it appart so you know where it all goes when you put it back together.

Bluehaze · April 20, 2009, 05:19:32 PM

yea i am in the same boat as you. i just recently removed my wheels and its pretty easy. take pictures if you are hesitant. if you have a manual it will make it much more easier.

the back wheel is the harder one.. you may need to loosen the chain adjuster. it made it easier for putting back in.. i feel like i should have done that when taking the back wheel out.. i didnt and it still came out..i had to give it a few hammer blows.. nothing hard.. i wasnt able to just pull out the rod.. or whaver you call it.

xanthras · April 20, 2009, 05:48:03 PM

I need to pull mine soon for paint and tires. did you guys remove the brake caliper? Seems to me it can stay on but te manual I have said to remove it...Any other words or wisdom would be appreciated. Good luck!

joshr08 · April 20, 2009, 06:07:36 PM

remove it and hang it to the side. then loosen the chain tensioners then loosen the axle.

sledge · April 20, 2009, 08:09:03 PM

The caliper doesnt have to come of. It can be done with it attatched to the carrier, its just a case of jiggling the disc into position but its your choice. Wedge something between the pads like a wooden-wedge or some cardboard to stop them closing up while the wheel is off. Make a note of the spacer positions, including the one inside the cushdrive. The spacer between the caliper carrier and the hub on the non-sprocket side can go on two ways but there is only one right way, the larger of the two faces goes against the the bearing and acts as a shield......Lost count of the number of GS5s I have seen with this spacer fitted the wrong way round.

Bluehaze · April 20, 2009, 08:19:40 PM

xanthas

removing the brake calipers for front wheel is very easy. just need to unsrew 2 bolts.. then i used a cloths hanger..the wire kind and stretched it out and hung it so that the calipers is not haninging on the brake line.. .. the back caliper just needs to be moved up.. then it stays in its place.

Weepeel · April 21, 2009, 09:06:36 AM

Don't forget to put the spacer and bearing back on before you adjust your chain tension and attempt to torque the axle... don't ask me how I know

ke7syv · April 21, 2009, 11:45:48 AM

Anybody else curioous as to what tires Mr. Green ordered??? I need some for my 01' as well.

Green · April 21, 2009, 12:04:51 PM

Quote from: sledge on April 20, 2009, 08:09:03 PM
Make a note of the spacer positions, including the one inside the cushdrive. The spacer between the caliper carrier and the hub on the non-sprocket side can go on two ways but there is only one right way, the larger of the two faces goes against the the bearing and acts as a shield......Lost count of the number of GS5s I have seen with this spacer fitted the wrong way round.

Here's what I documented for when I replace:
FRONT

REAR

CUSHDRIVE???
Is this the sprocket side, cushdrive spacer you're talking about?

Green · April 21, 2009, 12:08:59 PM

Quote from: ke7syv on April 21, 2009, 11:45:48 AM
Anybody else curioous as to what tires Mr. Green ordered??? I need some for my 01' as well.

Went with Avon AM26 Roadriders in OEM sizes (boring, I know).
110/70-17 in front
130/70-17 in back

sledge · April 21, 2009, 02:48:04 PM

Quote from: Green on April 21, 2009, 12:04:51 PM
Quote from: sledge on April 20, 2009, 08:09:03 PM
Make a note of the spacer positions, including the one inside the cushdrive. The spacer between the caliper carrier and the hub on the non-sprocket side can go on two ways but there is only one right way, the larger of the two faces goes against the the bearing and acts as a shield......Lost count of the number of GS5s I have seen with this spacer fitted the wrong way round.

CUSHDRIVE???
Is this the sprocket side, cushdrive spacer you're talking about?

No......
There is another internal spacer between the cushdrive and the wheel hub. If you dont disturb the cushdrive you wont have a problem with it. It sits in the bearing rather than hard up against it. If you pull the sprocket and its carrier away from the wheel you will expose the cushdrive rubbers and the internal spacer, its worth having a look at them while the wheel is off and seeing what condition they are in as they can crack and break up.

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