Re- Assembling The Fork Leg - Slider And Oil Seals - Husqvarna TC 449 2011 I.E. Workshop Manual

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Workshop Manual Ed. 03-2012
FRONT SUSPENSION
TC 449 2011/2012 I.E.
TE 449 - 511 2011/2012 I.E.
TXC 449 - 511 2011/2012 I.E.
SMR 449 2011 I.E.
SMR 511 2011/2012 I.E.
Assembling:
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The washers (46) and the piston (45) are the ones causing the
compression braking. It is possible, if needed, to modify the fork's
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behaviour during the compression phase, by replacing the wash-
ers (46) and the piston (45) with other components having different
characteristics.
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Only use original Marzocchi washers and pistons, do not modify
the components.
• Replace the piston o- ring ( 44 ) if needed.
• Insert in the bottom valve the washer or the washers' stack regulating the com-
pression ( 46 ), the piston ( 45 ), complete with the o- ring ( 44 ), the washer
( 43 ) and the spring ( 33 ), following this order.
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The piston must be oriented in a way that the holes having smaller
diameter are placed towards the setting washers (46).
• Tighten the nut ( 42 ) by hand.
• Lock the bottom screw in the vice through the spanner seizing ( 47 ).
• Using a 13 mm spanner tighten the nut ( 42 ) up to the required torque (see
Table 1 - Tightening torques).
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Re- assembling the fork leg – slider and oil seals
The old oil seals and dust seals must not be used again. Before re-
assembling, check the conditions of the guide bushings; replace
them if they are scratched or grooved. Check the Teflon coating of
the guide bushings which must be in a good
• Apply some adhesive tape to the end of the stanchion tube so that it covers
the seat of the top bushing.
• Smear the dust seal and the oil seal with some grease.
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condition.