Assembling The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha XT660R 2004 Service Manual

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FRONT FORK
3. Check:
• damper rod 1
Damage/wear → Replace.
Obstruction → Blow out all of the oil pas-
sages with compressed air.
• oil flow stopper 2
Damage → Replace.
CAUTION:
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• The front fork leg has a built-in damper
adjusting rod and a very sophisticated
internal construction, which are particu-
larly sensitive to foreign material.
• When disassembling and assembling the
front fork leg, do not allow any foreign
material to enter the front fork.
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ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
WARNING
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• 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:
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• When assembling the front fork leg, be sure
to replace the following parts:
- inner tube bushing
- outer tube bushing
- oil seal
- dust seal
• Before assembling the front fork leg, make
sure all of the components are clean.
1. Install:
• damper rod 1
• rebound spring 2
CAUTION:
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Allow the damper rod assembly to slide
slowly down the inner tube 3 until it pro-
trudes from the bottom of the inner tube.
Be careful not to damage the inner tube.
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