Assembling The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha XJR1300 2007 Service Manual

3. Check:
Tapered spindle "1"
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Spring "2"
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Damage → Replace.
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4. Check:
Cap bolt O-ring
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Damage/wear → Replace.
5. Check:
Push rod
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Bends/damage/clog → Replace.
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ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
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WARNING
Make sure the oil levels in both front fork
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legs are equal.
Uneven oil levels can result in poor han-
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dling and a loss of stability.
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NOTE:
When assembling the front fork leg, be sure to
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replace the following parts:
Slide metal
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Piston metal
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Oil seal
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Dust seal
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Before assembling the front fork leg, make
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sure all of the components are clean.
1. Install:
Damper rod assembly "1"
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Spring "2"
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Tapered spindle "3"
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Piston metal "4"
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Inner tube "5"
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CAUTION:
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.
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2. Lubricate:
Inner tube's outer surface
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Recommended oil
Suspension oil 01 or equivalent
3. Install:
Gasket
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Damper rod assembly bolt "1"
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Damper rod assembly bolt
23 Nm (2.3 m•kg, 17 ft•lb)
(Apply the LOCTITE®)
NOTE:
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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FRONT FORK
New
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1
New
5
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