Checking The Front Fork Legs; Assembling The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha WR250R Service Manual

6. Remove:
Inner tube "1"
G
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a. Hold the front fork leg horizontally.
b. Securely clamp the brake caliper bracket in a
vise with soft jaws.
c. Separate the inner tube from the outer tube
by pulling the inner tube forcefully but careful-
ly.
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EAS23010

CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
Inner tube
G
Outer tube
G
Bends/damage/scratches → Replace.
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WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Measure:
Spring free length "a"
G
Out of specification → Replace.
Fork spring free length
450.0 mm (17.72 in)
Limit
441.0 mm (17.36 in)
3. Check:
Damper rod "1"
G
Damage/wear → Replace.
Obstruction → Blow out all of the oil passag-
es with compressed air.
4. Check:
Base valve
G
Damage/wear → Replace.
Obstruction → Blow out all of the oil passag-
es with compressed air.
5. Check:
Push rod
G
Bends/damage/wear → Replace.
6. Check:
Cap bolt
G
Damage/wear → Replace.
EAS23020

ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
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FRONT FORK