4-82 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
• Install a new oil seal 3 with the special tool until the stopper
ring groove of the outer tube can be seen.
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• Attach the stopper ring securely to the stopper ring groove of
the outer tube.
• Attach the dust seal 1.
NOTE:
After attaching the dust seal, make sure that there are no cracks
around the circumference of the seal. Cracks could allow water,
mud and the like to enter and cause an oil leak.
Damper Rod and Compression Damper Unit
• Clean each threaded part before installing.
• Replace the O-rings (1, 2, 3) with new ones.
• Apply fork oil to the O-rings and bushings on the compression
damper unit.
NOTICE
Use of grease as a substitute fork oil when installing
the oil seal can result in an oil leak. Applying grease to
the dust seal and oil seal can cause dirt to accumulate
and damage the dust seal lip and oil seal lip.
Use only a thin coat of fork oil on the oil seal.
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