Yamaha YZF-R1 Series Service Manual page 242

ECA17390
NOTICE
When loosening the nut, be sure not to break
the projections on the cap bolt collar of the
cap bolt.
d. Remove the cap bolt and guide.
e. Remove the rod holder and fork spring
compressor.
f. Remove the spacer and locknut.
3. Drain:
• Fork oil
TIP
Stroke the damper rod assembly "1" several
times while draining the fork oil.
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4. Remove:
• Dust seal "1"
• Oil seal clip "2"
(with a flat-head screwdriver)
ECA19100
NOTICE
Do not scratch the outer tube.
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FRONT FORK (for YZF-R1)
5. Remove:
• Outer tube
a. Hold the front fork leg horizontally.
b. Securely clamp the brake caliper bracket
in a vise with soft jaws.
c. Separate the outer tube from the inner
tube by pulling the outer tube forcefully but
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carefully.
ECA19880
NOTICE
Excessive force will damage the bushings.
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Damaged bushings must be replaced.
6. Remove:
• Damper rod assembly
TIP
Remove the damper rod assembly with the
damper rod holder "1".
7. Remove:
• Base valve assembly "1"
a. Secure straight part "a" of the base valve
assembly firmly in a vise with soft jaws.
b. Pull up the damper rod assembly "2" and
remove the base valve assembly "1".
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Damper rod holder (ø30)
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Damper rod holder
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