Assembling The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha FZS1000N 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 that 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
S Before assembling the front fork leg, make
sure that all of the components are clean.
1. Install:
S damper rod 1
CAUTION:
Allow the damper rod to slide slowly down
the inner tube 2 until it protrudes from the
bottom of the inner tube. Be careful not to
damage the inner tube.
NOTE:
Install the oil flow stopper with a flat surface part
a downward.
2. Lubricate:
S inner tube's outer surface
Recommended lubricant
Suspension oil "01" or
equivalent
3. Tighten:
S damper rod bolt 1
NOTE:
While holding the damper rod with the damper
rod holder 2 , tighten the damper rod bolt.
Damper rod holder
YM-01447
4-51
CHAS
35 Nm (3.5 mSkg, 25 ftSlb)
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