Front Fork Disassembly - Yamaha XVS650 Service Manual

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FRONT FORK DISASSEMBLY
1.Remove:
• Dust sea I
CD
• Retaining clip
®
(use a slotted-head screwdriver)
Take care not to scratch the inner tube.
2.Remove:
• Damper rod bolt
CD
NOTE:
Loosen the damper rod bolt while holding
the damper rod with the T-handle
®
and
the damper rod holder
®.
. T-Handle:
YM-01326, 90890-01326
Damper rod holder:
YM-01388, 90890-01388
3.Remove:
• Damper rod
• Rebound spring
4.Remove
• Inner tube
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Removal steps:
• Hold the fork leg horizontally.
• Securely clamp the caliper mounting boss
of the outer tube in a vise with soft jaws.
• Separate the inner tube from the outer
tube by pulling forcefully but carefully on
the inner tube.
• Excessive force will damage the oil seal
and/or the slide metal. A damaged oil
seal and metal must be replaced.
• Avoid bottoming the inner tube into the
outer tube during the above procedure,
as the oil lock piece will be damaged.
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