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As stated, no need to remove the fender...

You really should remove the pads though. It makes it very easy to maneuver the calipers off the rotors and free of the rim if the pads are out. You can do it with out removing the pads, but it is a PITA, and you will surly scratch those nice rims in the process.



You didn't ask how to put the wheel back on... In my opinion, that is the more complex of the two.



Place the wheel and axle into the forks. Thread on the axle nut to just a little tighter than hand tight. Torque the pinch bolts opposite the nut to spec (right side sitting on the bike). Take the bike off the front stand putting the weight on the front wheel. Bounce the front suspension a few times to settle everything. While the bike is still on the ground, put just a bit of torque on the wheel nut side pinch bolts. Tighten the wheel nut to spec. Then tighten the wheel nut side pinch bolts to spec.



Raise the bike again and reinstall the calipers and pads. This is also a good time to bleed the brakes and change the fluid.

The installation directions assume you have a late model SS with the larger hollow axle!!