Removing The Front Fork Legs; Disassembling The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha Star XVS13AA(C) 2011 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 vehicle on a level surface.
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
front wheel is elevated.
2. Loosen:
• Lower bracket pinch bolts
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WARNING
Before loosening the lower bracket pinch
bolts, support the front fork leg.
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DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Drain:
• Fork oil
TIP
Stroke the outer tube several times while drain-
ing the fork oil.
2. Remove:
• Dust seal "1"
• Oil seal clip "2"
(with a flathead screwdriver)
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NOTICE
Do not scratch the inner tube.
3. Remove:
• Damper rod bolt "1"
• Copper washer
TIP
While holding the damper rod with the damper
rod holder "2" and T-handle "3", loosen the
damper rod bolt.
Damper rod holder
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T-handle
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T-handle 3/8" drive 60 cm long
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4. Remove:
• Inner tube
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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 careful-
ly.
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NOTICE
• Excessive force will damage the oil seal
and bushing. A damaged oil seal or bush-
ing must be replaced.
• Avoid bottoming the inner tube into the out-
er tube during the above procedure, as the
oil flow stopper will be damaged.
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FRONT FORK
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