Checking The Link Fork; Checking The Fork Bearing For Play - Husqvarna FS 450 2018 Repair Manual

9 SHOCK ABSORBER, LINK FORK
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Checking the link fork

Checking the fork bearing for play

Alternative 2
Warning
Danger of accident
pension setting may seriously alter the handling
characteristic.
Extreme modifications to the suspension setting
may cause a serious deterioration in the handling
characteristic and overload components.
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Only make adjustments within the recom­
mended range.
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Ride slowly to start with after making
adjustments to get the feel of the new
handling characteristic.
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Tension the spring to the length measured during disas­
sembly by turning the adjusting ring.
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Hook wrench (90129051000)
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(D.
Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, shock
absorber adjusting
ring
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Check the link fork for damage, cracking, and deformation.
If the link fork exhibits damage, cracking, or deformation:
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Change the link fork.
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Always replace a damaged link fork. Repair of
the link fork is not authorized by Husqvarna
Motorcycles.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand.
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Place a load on the front of the vehicle.
✓ The rear wheel is not in contact with the ground.
Modifications to the sus­
(8 p. 317)
MS 5 Nm (3. 7 lbf ft)
(0 p. 12)