Disassembling The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha YZF-R1S Service Manual

FRONT FORK
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DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Remove:
S cap bolt 1
(from the damper adjusting rod)
S spacer 2
S nut 3
a. Press down on the spacer with the fork
spring compressor 4 .
b. Install the rod holder 5 between the nut 3
and the spacer 2 .
Fork spring compressor
90890-01441, YM-01441
Rod holder
90890-01434, YM-01434
NOTE:
Use the side of the rod holder that is marked "B".
c. Loosen the nut.
d. Remove the cap bolt.
e. Remove the rod holder and fork spring com-
pressor.
WARNING
The fork spring is compressed.
f. Remove the spacer and nut.
2. Drain:
S fork oil
NOTE:
Stroke the damper rod 1 several times while
draining the fork oil.
3. Remove:
S dust seal
S oil seal clip 1
S oil seal
S washer
(with a flat-head screwdriver)
CAUTION:
Do not scratch the inner tube.
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