FRONT FORK
3. Remove:
S dust seal 1
S oil seal clip 2
(with a flat-head screwdriver)
CAUTION:
Do not scratch the inner tube.
4. Remove:
S damper rod assembly bolt
NOTE:
While holding the damper rod assembly with the
damper rod holder 1 and T-handle 2 , loosen
the damper rod assembly bolt.
Damper rod holder
90890-01294
T-handle
90890-01326
5. Remove:
S inner tube
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:
S Excessive force will damage the oil seal
and bushing. A damaged oil seal or bush-
ing must be replaced.
S 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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