Yamaha R15 2022 Service Manual page 217

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Make sure to face the numbered side of the
oil seal toward the bottom end of the inner
tube.
TIP
• Before installing the oil seal, lubricate its lips
with lithium-soap-based grease.
• Before installing the oil seal, cover the top of
the inner tube with a plastic bag to protect the
oil seal during installation.
3. Install:
• Spacer "1"
TIP
• Insert the collar side "a" of spacer upward into
the inner tube.
• Allow the spacer to slide slowly down the inner
tube "2" until it protrudes from the bottom of the
inner tube. Be careful not to damage the inner
tube.
FRONT FORK
4. Install:
• Front fork spring "1"
TIP
Install the fork spring with its smaller pitch "a"
downward.
5. Install:
• Damper rod assembly "1" along with short
spring "2" into inner tube as shown.
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