Checking The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha XVZ13TF 1999 Service Manual

FRONT FORK
3. Remove:
S inner tube
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 care-
fully.
CAUTION:
S Excessive force will damage the oil seal
and bushing. A damaged oil seal or bush-
ing must be replaced.
S Avoid bottoming the inner tube into the
outer tube during the above procedure, as
the oil flow stopper will be damaged.
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
S inner tube 1
S outer tube 2
Bends/damage/scratches ! Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Measure:
S spring free length a
Over the specified limit ! Replace.
Spring free length limit
573 mm
3. Check:
S damper rod 1
Damage/wear ! Replace.
Obstruction ! Blow out all of the oil pas-
sages with compressed air.
S oil flow stopper 2
Damage ! Replace.
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