DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 4-73
• Hold the fork body and loosen the front fork lower clamp bolts
A.
• Remove the front fork.
DISASSEMBLY
• Set rebound and compression damper settings to the mini-
mum settings (softest) before disassembling. Record the set-
ting before turning the adjuster.
• Thoroughly clean the fork before disassembly.
• Clamp the outer tube 2 with a vise. Protect the outer tube
with a rag when using a vise.
• Loosen and remove the fork cap bolt 1 (sub-tank) from the
outer tube with the special tool and slowly slide down the
outer tube.
09941-53630: Front fork cap socket wrench (50 mm)
NOTICE
Scratches or other damage on the inner tube or on the
oil seal lip will cause oil leakage.
Use a mild detergent or car wash soap and sponge out
dirt with plenty of water.
WARNING
Clamping the outer tube too tight can damage it which
will affect riding stability.
Do not clamp the outer tube too tight.
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