Assembling The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha FZ6-SS Service Manual

FRONT FORK
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ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
WARNING
S Make sure 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
– before assembling the front fork leg, make
sure all of the components are clean.
1. Install:
S inner tube busing
S outer tube busing
S oil flow stopper
S damper rod assembly 1
S copper washer
WARNING
Always use new copper washer.
CAUTION:
Allow the damper rod assembly to slide
slowly down the inner tube until it protrudes
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
Suspension oil "01" or
equivalent
3. Tighten:
S damper rod assembly bolt 1
NOTE:
While holding the damper rod assembly with the
damper rod holder 2 and T-handle 3 , tighten
the damper rod assembly bolt.
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23 Nm (2.3 mSkg, 17 ftSlb)
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