Yamaha YZ450F(E) 2014 Owner's Service Manual page 171

20.Install:
• Dust seal "1"
New
TIP
Apply lithium-soap-based grease on the inner
tube.
21.Check:
• Inner tube smooth movement
Tightness/binding/rough spots  Repeat
the steps 14 to 20.
22.Measure:
• Distance "a"
Out of specification  Turn into the locknut.
Distance "a"
16 mm (0.63 in) or more
Between the damper assembly
"1" bottom and locknut "2" bot-
tom.
23.Install:
• Collar "1"
• Fork spring "2"
(to the damper assembly "3")
TIP
Install the collar with its larger dia. end "a" fac-
ing the fork spring.
3
24.Install:
• Damper assembly "1"
(to the inner tube "2")
ECA32D1010
NOTICE
Allow the damper assembly to slide slowly
down the inner tube until it contacts the bot-
tom of the inner tube. Be careful not to dam-
age the inner tube.
1
4-45
FRONT FORK
2
a
1
1 2
a
2