FRONT FORK AND STEERING 16-7
REASSEMBLY
NOTE:
* Clean all fork parts before reassembling.
* Replace the O-rings, oil seal and dust seal with the new ones.
* Apply specified front fork oil when installing the O-rings, slide
bushing, guide bushing, damper unit and other sliding parts.
• Apply front fork oil to the oil seal lip and the dust seal.
• Cover the inner tube with a vinyl film.
• Install the dust seal 1 , stopper ring 2 and oil seal 3 onto the
inner tube.
NOTE:
The side of the oil seal that has a mark should face the dust
seal.
• Remove the vinyl film and then install the seal retainer 4 ,
guide bushing 5 and slide bushing 6.
• Clean the parts and keep them free from dust.
NOTE:
Inspect the bushings for burrs. If there is a burr, remove it with a
knife, taking care not to peel off the teflon coating. If the bush-
ings have a large crack or excessive play after installing them,
replace them with the new ones.
• Apply front fork oil to the guide/slide bushing.
• Insert the inner tube into the outer tube.
• Install the seal with the special tool until the stopper ring
groove of the outer tube can be seen.
09940-52861: Front fork oil seal installer set
CAUTION
Scratches on the oil seal lip can cause oil leaks.
When installing the seal, place a vinyl film over the
bushing attachment groove and edges of the inner
tube to avoid damage to the seal lip.
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