Inner Tube Inspection; Outer Tube Inspection; Adjuster Inspection - Yamaha YZ450F(W) Owner's Service Manual

FRONT FORK
EC554502
Inner tube
1. Inspect:
• Inner tube surface a
Score marks → Repair or replace.
Use #1,000 grit wet sandpaper.
Damaged oil lock piece → Replace.
• Inner tube bends
Out of specification → Replace.
Use the dial gauge 1.
Inner tube bending limit:
0.2 mm (0.008 in)
NOTE:
The bending value is shown by one half of the
dial gauge reading.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken the
tube.
EC554600
Outer tube
1. Inspect:
• Outer tube 1
Score marks/wear/damage → Replace.
Adjuster
1. Inspect:
• Adjuster 1
• O-ring 2
Wear/damage → Replace.
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