Removing The Front Fork Legs; Disassembling The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha TMAX 2020 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.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on the centerstand so that the
front wheel is elevated.
2. Loosen:
• Upper bracket pinch bolt "1"
• Cap bolt "2"
• 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.
ECA22020
NOTICE
Because the left and right damper rod as-
semblies are different, be sure to install them
in the correct positions.
1. Remove:
• Cap bolt "1"
• Spacer "2"
• Damper rod locknut "3"
a. Press down on the spacer with the fork
b. Install the rod holder "5" between the damp-
TIP
Use the side of the rod holder that is marked "B".
c. Hold the cap bolt "1" and loosen the damper
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d. Remove the cap bolt.
e. Remove the rod holder and fork spring
f. Remove the spacer and damper rod lock-
2. Drain:
• Fork oil
TIP
Stroke the damper rod assembly "1" several
times while draining the fork oil.
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spring compressor "4".
er rod locknut "3" and the spacer "2".
Fork spring compressor
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Fork spring compressor
YM-01441
Rod holder
90890-01434
Damper rod holder double ended
YM-01434
rod locknut "3".
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compressor.
nut.
FRONT FORK
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