Disassembling The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha VMX12 2001 Service Manual

FRONT FORK
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DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Drain:
• fork oil
NOTE:
Stroke the outer tube several times while
draining the fork oil.
2. Remove:
• dust seal 1
• oil seal clip 2
(with a flat-head screwdriver)
CAUTION:
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Do not scratch the inner tube.
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3. Remove:
• damper rod bolt
• damper rod
NOTE:
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While holding the damper rod with the damper
rod holder 1 and T-handle 2, loosen the
damper rod assembly bolt.
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Damper rod holder (29 mm)
90890-01375
T-handle
90890-01326
4. Remove:
• 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 carefully.
CAUTION:
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• Excessive force will damage the oil seal
and bushing. A damaged oil seal or bush-
ing must be replaced.
• 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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