Assembling The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha XV1700P 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
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• Make sure the oil levels in both front fork
legs are equal.
• Uneven oil levels can result in poor han-
dling and a loss of stability.
NOTE:
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• 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:
• damper rod assembly 1
CAUTION:
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Allow the damper rod assembly to slide
slowly down the inner tube 2 until it pro-
trudes from the bottom of the inner tube.
Be careful not to damage the inner tube.
2. Tighten:
• damper rod assembly bolt 1
NOTE:
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While holding the damper rod assembly with
the damper rod holder 2, tighten the damper
rod assembly bolt.
Damper rod holder
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CHAS
40 Nm (4.0 m • kg, 29 ft • lb)