13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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13.7 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
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Push dust boots
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of both fork legs downward.
Info
The dust boots should remove dust and coarse dirt par-
ticles from the fork tubes. Over time, dirt can accumu-
late behind the dust boots. If this dirt is not removed,
the oil seals behind can start to leak.
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs
reduces the braking effect.
– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
– Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when nec-
essary.
– Clean and oil the dust boots and inner fork tubes of both fork
legs.
Universal oil spray ( p. 306)
– Press the dust boots back into their installation position.
– Remove excess oil.
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