Removing front wheel on 05 636

Nickoli55 · 03-05-2008

I need to get my front tire replaced and I was quoted a price of 52.00 if they remove the wheel and 26.00 if bring the wheel in only. I've searched the forums and found a couple hits on removing the wheel but I'm still not sure what the proper procedure is.

When I remove the brake calipers do I just remove the 2 hex bolts located on the top caliper and let them hang down? Also, I believe axel is threaded so which side do I loosen the hex bolts and then the axel? Any help is greatly appreciated.

JTpaintball70 · 03-05-2008

You actually shouldn't need to remove the calipers.
I know when I did it on an 03/04 636 front end all I had to do was take a 17mm hex and unscrew the axle and then undo the pinch bolts on the bottom

sebastian1000 · 03-05-2008

It should be pretty easy....just undo the main axle nut and then the pinch-bolt...after that you MIGHT have to undo one of the calipers to get the rim out easier...but that is only another two bolts so no biggie.

xeon · 03-05-2008

I've never taken a front wheel off of that bike, but you can certainly do it. Do you have bike stands? On some bikes you do have to take one or both of the calipers off to enable you to clear the rim. In general it is two bolts that mount to the fork. Taking the caliper off is as simple as taking those two bolts out and getting it out the way. I like to wrap them in a rag because they can bang into your rim if you aren't careful.

Data you should have are the torque values for the front axle, caliper mounting bolts and pinch bolt/s. Do you have the factory service manual? They tend to be worth their weight in gold especially if you plan to wrench on your bike much.

Nickoli55 · 03-05-2008

Yes I do have stands both front and back so I'm all set there. Now you're scaring me with torque value questions as I don't have the appropriate tools to measure that. Hmmm what to do...

Nickoli55 · 03-05-2008

I was able to find the service manual for my bike. However what should I use to loosen and remove the axle itself? Can you buy that tool somewhere or is there a workaround utilizing another tool? TIA

alec · 03-05-2008

You need a hex tool. I bought mine at the dealership...$35 what a rip off...go to like autozone or whatever and get it. Torque wrench can be found anywhere for $20-$100. I bought mine at Canadian tire for $20, nice ones are $100.

Should be torqued to 94ft-lbs.

Nickoli55 · 03-05-2008

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Originally Posted by alec

You need a hex tool. I bought mine at the dealership...$35 what a rip off...go to like autozone or whatever and get it. Torque wrench can be found anywhere for $20-$100. I bought mine at Canadian tire for $20, nice ones are $100.

Should be torqued to 94ft-lbs.

Thanks man for the info. So would I need 2 hex tools as I would need to hold the opposite side or do the fork screws hold the nut tight?

Nickoli55 · 03-05-2008

Also, what size hex tool is needed. You'd think the service manual would have this info.

xeon · 03-05-2008

When you say hex, I'm not sure what you are speaking about specifically... could be the pinch bolt or the axle. You can get a set of allen head sockets for ~$10 @ Wal-Mart. If you're going to be working on your bike, they will come in handy. You can use a spark plug socket on the axle nut or they do sell special sockets for front axles. You flip the spark plug socket around and pull out the rubber guts. Basically you use the socket backwards.

Not sure about the size, but I seem to have been part of a similar discussion here over the last year. Maybe you can dig it up?

alec · 03-05-2008

You'll need the 24mm. Just 1 will do. The other side use a pliers to hold the axle from spinning.

Nickoli55 · 03-07-2008

Thanks man, I have the part on order and hopefully will be here in the next couple days as it's cutting into my riding time

Thanks again for the info and the help!

WeBeToyz · 03-07-2008

Lot of auto chain stores have tool loaner programs - so you could basically rent a torque wrench if need be.

Nickoli55 · 03-07-2008

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Originally Posted by WeBeToyz

Lot of auto chain stores have tool loaner programs - so you could basically rent a torque wrench if need be.

Yes, the guy at Autozone told me that which is nice as I don't have it. Thanks for the info man.

03-05-2008	#1 (permalink)
Nickoli55 Asphalt Junkie BTK Beginner Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 109	Removing front wheel on 05 636 I need to get my front tire replaced and I was quoted a price of 52.00 if they remove the wheel and 26.00 if bring the wheel in only. I've searched the forums and found a couple hits on removing the wheel but I'm still not sure what the proper procedure is. When I remove the brake calipers do I just remove the 2 hex bolts located on the top caliper and let them hang down? Also, I believe axel is threaded so which side do I loosen the hex bolts and then the axel? Any help is greatly appreciated.

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JTpaintball70 has a surgically implanted keyboard Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 3,034	You actually shouldn't need to remove the calipers. I know when I did it on an 03/04 636 front end all I had to do was take a 17mm hex and unscrew the axle and then undo the pinch bolts on the bottom __________________ Nathan My Photobucket 2007 ZX-6R 2007 Ninja 650R aka Shion - STOLEN 2-4-08 2001 Jeep TJ NM EMT-Basic

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xeon Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Culpeper, VA Posts: 880	I've never taken a front wheel off of that bike, but you can certainly do it. Do you have bike stands? On some bikes you do have to take one or both of the calipers off to enable you to clear the rim. In general it is two bolts that mount to the fork. Taking the caliper off is as simple as taking those two bolts out and getting it out the way. I like to wrap them in a rag because they can bang into your rim if you aren't careful. Data you should have are the torque values for the front axle, caliper mounting bolts and pinch bolt/s. Do you have the factory service manual? They tend to be worth their weight in gold especially if you plan to wrench on your bike much. __________________ Black '06 Ninja 250R Red-n-Silver '99 YZF600R

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alec Lets RIDE! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calgary, Canada! Posts: 930	You need a hex tool. I bought mine at the dealership...$35 what a rip off...go to like autozone or whatever and get it. Torque wrench can be found anywhere for $20-$100. I bought mine at Canadian tire for $20, nice ones are $100. Should be torqued to 94ft-lbs. __________________ 2006 zx6r Special Edition 2007 Triumph Daytona 675

03-05-2008	#10 (permalink)
xeon Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Culpeper, VA Posts: 880	When you say hex, I'm not sure what you are speaking about specifically... could be the pinch bolt or the axle. You can get a set of allen head sockets for ~$10 @ Wal-Mart. If you're going to be working on your bike, they will come in handy. You can use a spark plug socket on the axle nut or they do sell special sockets for front axles. You flip the spark plug socket around and pull out the rubber guts. Basically you use the socket backwards. Not sure about the size, but I seem to have been part of a similar discussion here over the last year. Maybe you can dig it up? __________________ Black '06 Ninja 250R Red-n-Silver '99 YZF600R

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sebastian1000 Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,960	It should be pretty easy....just undo the main axle nut and then the pinch-bolt...after that you MIGHT have to undo one of the calipers to get the rim out easier...but that is only another two bolts so no biggie.

03-05-2008	#5 (permalink)
Nickoli55 Asphalt Junkie BTK Beginner Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 109	Yes I do have stands both front and back so I'm all set there. Now you're scaring me with torque value questions as I don't have the appropriate tools to measure that. Hmmm what to do...

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Nickoli55 Asphalt Junkie BTK Beginner Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 109	I was able to find the service manual for my bike. However what should I use to loosen and remove the axle itself? Can you buy that tool somewhere or is there a workaround utilizing another tool? TIA

03-05-2008	#9 (permalink)
Nickoli55 Asphalt Junkie BTK Beginner Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 109	Also, what size hex tool is needed. You'd think the service manual would have this info.

03-05-2008	#11 (permalink)
alec Lets RIDE! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calgary, Canada! Posts: 930	You'll need the 24mm. Just 1 will do. The other side use a pliers to hold the axle from spinning. __________________ 2006 zx6r Special Edition 2007 Triumph Daytona 675

03-07-2008	#12 (permalink)
Nickoli55 Asphalt Junkie BTK Beginner Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 109	Thanks man, I have the part on order and hopefully will be here in the next couple days as it's cutting into my riding time Thanks again for the info and the help!

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WeBeToyz Make Mine Pure BHP Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 1,038	Lot of auto chain stores have tool loaner programs - so you could basically rent a torque wrench if need be. __________________ Bryan '94 ZX-7 '06 Dragon Run

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