Reassembly And Remounting - Suzuki GSX1200 1999 Service Manual

FORK SPRING
Measure the fork spring free length. If it is shorter than the service
limit, replace it with a new one.
& & & Front fork spring free length & &
Service Limit: 380 mm
DAMPER ROD RING
Inspect the damper rod ring for wear or damage. If it is worn or
damaged, replace it with a new one.

REASSEMBLY AND REMOUNTING

Reassemble and remount the front fork in the reverse order of
removal and disassembly. Pay attention to the following point:
SLIDE METALS AND OIL AND DUST SEALS
• Hold the inner tube vertically, clean the metal groove and install
the slide metal by hand.
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Do not damage the Teflon coated surface of the inner
tube's slide metal when mounting it.
• Install the oil lock piece 1, slide metal 2, oil seal retainer 3
and oil seal 4 onto the inner tube.
NOTE:
When installing the oil lock piece, insert the tapered end A of oil
lock piece into the inner tube 5 .
CHASSIS 5-13