Reassembly And Remounting - Suzuki DR-Z400S 2001 Service Manual

10-16 DR-Z400SK2 ('02-MODEL)
INNER AND OUTER TUBE
Inspect the inner tube sliding surface and outer tube sliding sur-
face for any scuffing or damage. If any damages are found, re-
place the inner tube and outer tube with new ones.
DAMPER ROD RING
Inspect the damper rod ring for wear or damage. If any damages
are found, replace the fork cylinder ring with a new one.

REASSEMBLY AND REMOUNTING

Reassemble and remount the front fork in the reverse order of
removal and disassembly. Pay special attention to the following
points:
ANTIFRICTION METALS, OIL SEAL, AND DUST SEAL
• Hold the inner tube vertically, clean the metal groove, and
install the inner tube slide metal by hand.
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• Do not damage the Teflon coated surface of the inner
tube antifriction metal when mounting the inner tube.
• Apply fork oil to the inner tube and outer tube
antifriction metals.
• Apply front fork oil to the lip of oil seal lightly before installing
it.
& 99000-99001-SS5: SUZUKI FORK OIL SS-05
• Install the outer tube antifriction metal 1, oil seal retainer 2,
and oil seal 3 onto the inner tube.