Assembling The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha YZF-R6 99 Service Manual

FRONT FORK
4. Check:
S cap bolt O-ring
Damage/wear ! Replace.
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ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
WARNING
S Make sure that the oil levels in both front
fork legs are equal.
S Uneven oil levels can result in poor han-
dling and a loss of stability.
NOTE:
S When assembling the front fork leg, be sure to
replace the following parts:
- inner tube bushing
- outer tube bushing
- oil seal
- dust seal
S Before assembling the front fork leg, make
sure that all of the components are clean.
1. Install:
S oil lock piece
S inner tube 2
S damper rod assembly 1
WARNING
Always use new copper washers.
CAUTION:
Allow the damper rod assembly to slide
slowly down the inner tube 2 until it pro-
trudes from the bottom of the inner tube. Be
careful not to damage the inner tube.
2. Lubricate:
S inner tube's outer surface
Recommended lubricant
Yamaha fork and suspension oil
01 or equivalent
7-48
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