Installation:
1. Reverse the removal procedure. Insert the
axle through the wheel hub and left fork
leg.
2. Tighten the axle.
Axle torque:
74 N·m (7.5 kgf.m, 54 lbf·ft)
3. First tighten the upper holder nuts until
lightly seated, then tighten the lower axle
nuts until lightly seated.
4. Operate the front brake and pump the fork
several times.
5. First tighten the upper holder nuts to the
specified torque, then tighten the lower
axle nuts to the same torque:
12 N·m (1.2 kgf.m, 9 lbf·ft)
6. After installing the wheel, apply the brake
several times and then check if the wheel
rotates freely. Recheck the wheel if the
brake drags or if the wheel does not rotate
freely.
Check front brake adjustment (page 12).
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If the torque wrench was not used for
installation, see your Honda dealer as soon
as possible to verify proper assembly.
Improper assembly may lead to loss of
braking capacity.