Assembling The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha YZF-R6(V) 2006 Service Manual

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CAUTION:
• The front fork leg has a built-in damper ad-
justing rod and a very sophisticated inter-
nal construction, which are particularly
sensitive to foreign material.
• When disassembling and assembling the
front fork leg, do not allow any foreign ma-
terial to enter the front fork.
4. Check:
• Cap bolt O-ring "1"
Damage/wear → Replace.
• Cap bolt collar projections "2"
Cracks/damage → Replace.
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ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
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WARNING
• Make sure the oil levels in both front fork
legs are equal.
• Uneven oil levels can result in poor han-
dling and a loss of stability.
NOTE:
• When assembling the front fork leg, be sure to
replace the following parts:
– Oil seal
– Dust seal
– O-ring
• Before assembling the front fork leg, make
sure all of the components are clean.
1. Install:
• Damper rod assembly "1"
• Inner tube "2"
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CAUTION:
Allow the damper rod assembly to slide
slowly down the inner tube "2" until it pro-
trudes from the bottom of the inner tube. Be
careful not to damage the inner tube.
2. Lubricate:
• Inner tube's outer surface
Recommended oil
Suspension oil 01
3. Tighten:
• Damper rod assembly
Damper rod assembly
35 Nm (3.5 m·kg, 25 ft·lb)
NOTE:
Tighten the damper rod assembly with the
damper rod holder "1".
Damper rod holder
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4. Install:
• Dust seal "1"
• Oil seal clip "2"
• Oil seal "3"
• Washer "4"
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CAUTION:
Make sure the numbered side of the oil seal
faces bottom side.
NOTE:
• Before installing the oil seal, lubricate its lips
with lithium-soap-based grease.
• Lubricate the outer surface of the inner tube
with fork oil.
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