Removing The Front Fork Legs; Disassembling The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha MT-03 Service Manual

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REMOVING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so
that the front wheel is elevated.
2. Loosen:
• Upper bracket pinch bolt "1"
• Cap bolt "2"
• Under bracket pinch bolt "3"
WARNING
Before loosening the upper and under
bracket pinch bolts, support the front fork
leg.
3. Remove:
• Front fork leg
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DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Remove:
• Cap bolt
• Washer
• Spacer
• Fork spring
2. Drain:
• Fork oil
NOTE:
Stroke the inner tube several times while drain-
ing the fork oil.
3. Remove:
• Dust seal "1"
• Oil seal clip "2"
(with a flat-head screwdriver)
CAUTION:
Do not scratch the inner tube.
4. Remove:
• Damper rod assembly bolt
NOTE:
While holding the damper rod assembly with
the damper rod holder "1" and T-handle "2",
loosen the damper rod assembly bolt.
Damper rod holder
90890-01460
T-handle
90890-01326
5. Remove:
• Inner tube
a. Hold the front fork leg horizontally.
b. Securely clamp the brake caliper bracket in
a vise with soft jaws.
c. Separate the inner tube from the outer tube
by pulling the inner tube forcefully but care-
fully.
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