Assembling The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha YZF-R1 2007 Service Manual

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4. Check:
• Cap bolt O-ring "1"
Damage/wear → 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:
- 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 assembly "1"
• Inner tube "2"
• Damper rod assembly bolt
• Cooper washer
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WARNING
Always use new copper washer.
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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.
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2. Lubricate:
• Inner tube's outer surface
Recommended oil
Suspension oil 01 or equiva-
lent
3. Tighten:
• Damper rod assembly bolt "1"
Damper rod assembly bolt
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg, 17 ft·lb)
LOCTITE®
NOTE:
While holding the damper rod assembly with
the damper rod holder "2", tighten the damper
rod assembly bolt.
Damper rod holder
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Damping rod holder
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4. Install:
• Dust seal "1"
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FRONT FORK