125. FRONT WHEEL REPLACEMENT ([fig. 81]).
a. Remove.
(1) Support vehicle on rear stand. Raise front end of vehicle by blocking up under frame loop on skid plate.
(2) Remove brake shackle bolt from rigid fork on left side of vehicle.
(3) Front axle is knock‐out type. Remove cotter pin and axle castle nut and pull out axle. Wheel is free for removal. CAUTION: Before removing axle note how slot in brake stabilizer plate is fitted over the extended (button) end of the left‐front rocker plate stud. It is necessary that this be correctly assembled when replacing front wheel.
(4) Roll wheel forward and remove brake assembly from brake drum, leaving the assembly attached to brake control wire and control wire housing.
b. Install ([fig. 81]). NOTE: At the time wheel and brake assembly is located in front fork, and before axle is installed, make sure that the curved slot in brake stabilizer plate engages with the button end of the left‐front rocker plate stud.
(1) Install brake assembly in brake drum.
(2) Roll wheel into position. Engage stabilizer plate notch and rocker plate stud button end, and at same time insert front axle.