Suzuki GSX-R600 Manual page 446

2B-9 Front Suspension:
• Move the inner rod slowly with the special tool (A)
more than ten times until bubbles do not come out
from the oil.
NOTE
Refill front fork oil up to the top of the outer
tube to find bubbles while bleeding air.
Special tool
(A): 09940–52841 (Inner rod holder)
(A)
• Refill specified front fork oil up to the top level of the
outer tube again. Move the outer tube up and down
several strokes until bubbles do not come out from the
oil.
• Keep the front fork vertically and wait 5 – 6 minutes.
NOTE
• Always keep oil level over the cartridge top
end, or air may enter the cartridge during
this procedure.
• Take extreme attention to pump out air
completely.
• Hold the front fork vertically and adjust fork oil level
with the special tool.
NOTE
When adjusting the fork oil level, remove the
fork spring and compress the outer tube
fully.
Special tool
(B): 09943–74111 (Fork oil level gauge)
Fork oil level "a"
110 mm (4.3 in)
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Fork spring
NOTE
The larger diameter "a" should face to the
bottom side of the front fork.
" a "
• Install the spring (1), spacer (2) and spring retainer
(3).
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"a"
2
( )
B
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3
1
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