Removing The Front Fork Legs; Disassembling The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha XG250 Service Manual

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REMOVING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
front wheel is elevated.
2. Loosen:
Upper bracket pinch bolt "1"
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Cap bolt "2"
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Lower bracket pinch bolt "3"
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WARNING
Before loosening the upper and lower brack-
et pinch bolts, support the front fork leg.
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3. Remove:
Front fork leg
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DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Remove:
Fork spring seat
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Fork spring
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2. Drain:
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3. Remove:
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CAUTION:
Do not scratch the inner tube.
4. Remove:
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2 NOTE:
While holding the damper rod with the damper
rod holder "2" and T-handle "3", loosen the
damper rod bolt.
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5. Remove:
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a. Hold the front fork leg horizontally.
b. Securely clamp the brake caliper bracket in a
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Fork oil
Dust seals
Oil seal clip "1"
(with a flat-head screwdriver "2")
Damper rod bolt "1"
Damper rod
Damper rod holder
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Damping rod holder set
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T-handle
90890-01326
T-handle 3/8" drive 60 cm long
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Inner tube "1"
FRONT FORK
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