Problems - Possible Causes - Solutions - Husqvarna TC 449 2011 I.E. Workshop Manual

Problems - Possible causes - Solutions

This paragraph indicates some of the problems which may arise during the working life of the fork, as well as the possible causes of
these problems and any solutions to the same. Always consult this Table before working on the fork.
INCONVENIENTE
Oil leaking from the oil seal
Oil leaking from the bottom of
the fork leg
Loss of sensitivity
Fork legs not sliding properly
The fork does not react to
adjustment variations
Fork is too smooth with any adjustment
Fork is too stiff with any adjustment
Workshop Manual Ed. 03-2012
FRONT SUSPENSION
TC 449 2011/2012 I.E.
TE 449 - 511 2011/2012 I.E.
TXC 449 - 511 2011/2012 I.E.
SMR 449 2011 I.E.
SMR 511 2011/2012 I.E.
CAUSA
1. Worn oil seal
2. Scratched stanchion tube
3. Dirty oil seal
1. Damaged bottom valve O- ring
2. Bottom valve loose
1. Worn sliding bushings
2. Old oil
1. Fork legs not aligned correctly
1. The pin inside the rod is stuck
2. The adjustment screw is stuck
3. Impurities in the oil
4. Valves are blocked with impurities
1. Oil level too low
2. Too soft or damaged spring
3. Oil viscosity too low
1. Oil level too high
2. Oil viscosity too high
3. Too hard spring
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RIMEDIO
1. Replace the oil seal
2. Replace the stanchion tube and the
oil seal
3. Replace the oil seal, the dust seal and
the oil
1. Replace O- ring
2. Tighten bottom valve
1. Replace the sliding bushings
2. Change the oil
1. Loosen the wheel axle and align the
fork correctly (see Par. 4. 2)
1. Clean or replace rod
2. Take off and clean adjustment screw
3. Change the oil making sure the forks'
inside components are properly clea-
ned
4. Change the oil making sure the forks' in-
side components are properly cleaned
1. Re- establish correct oil level
2. Replace the spring
3. Re- establish correct oil level
1. Re- establish correct oil level
2. Replace the oil with a lower viscosity
one
3. Replace the spring