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FRONT FORK
CHAS
CAUTION:
NOTE:
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CAUTION:
FRONT FORK DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove:
S Dust seal
1
S Retaining clip
2
(use a slotted-head screwdriver)
Take care not to scratch the inner tube.
2. Remove:
S Damper rod bolt
1
Loosen the damper rod bolt while holding the
damper rod with the T-handle
2
and the damp-
er rod holder
3
.
T-Handle:
90890-01326
Damper rod holder:
90890-01388
3. Remove:
S Damper rod
S Rebound spring
4. Remove
S Inner tube
Removal steps:
D Hold the fork leg horizontally.
D Securely clamp the caliper mounting boss of
the outer tube in a vise with soft jaws.
D Separate the inner tube from the outer tube
by pulling forcefully but carefully on the inner
tube.
D Excessive force will damage the oil seal
and/or the slide metal. A damaged oil
seal and metal must be replaced.
D Avoid bottoming the inner tube into the
outer tube during the above procedure, as
the oil lock piece will be damaged.