Yamaha YP400T, YP400V, YP400W Service Manual page 182

FRONT FORK
3. Remove:
• dust seal 1
• oil seal clip 2
(with a flat-head screwdriver)
CAUTION:
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Do not scratch the inner tube.
4. Remove:
• damper rod bolt 1
NOTE:
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While holding the damper rod with the damper
rod holder 2 and T-handle 3, loosen the
damper rod bolt.
Damper rod holder
90890-01460
T-handle
90890-01326
5. Remove:
• inner tube
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a. Hold the front fork leg horizontally.
b. Securely clamp the brake caliper bracket in
a vise with soft jaws.
c. Separate the inner tube from the outer tube
by pulling the inner tube forcefully but care-
fully.
CAUTION:
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• Excessive force will damage the oil seal
and bushing. A damaged oil seal or bush-
ing must be replaced.
• Avoid bottoming the inner tube into the
outer tube during the above procedure,
as the oil flow stopper will be damaged.
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