Disassembly - Yamaha TDM850 1996 Service Manual

FRONT FORK

DISASSEMBLY

NOTE:
S Do not reuse the front fork protector that was re-
moved from the outer tube.
S When installing a new front fork protector, be
sure it is not twisted and will not come off easily.
1. Remove:
S Dust seal 1
S Retaining clip 2
Use a slotted-head screwdriver.
CAUTION:
Take care not to scratch the inner tube.
2. Remove:
S Damper rod bolt
NOTE:
Loosen the damper rod bolt while holding the
damper rod with the T-handle 2 and holder 1 .
Damper rod holder:
90890-01465
T-handle:
90890-01326
3. Remove:
S Damper rod
S Damper rod spring
4. Remove:
S Inner tube
Removal steps:
S Hold the fork leg holizontally.
S Clamp the caliper mounting boss of the outer
tube securely in a vise with soft jaws.
S Pull out the inner tube from the outer tube by
forcefully, but carefully, with drawing the inner
tube.
CAUTION:
S Excessive force will damage the oil seal
and/or the bushes. Damaged oil seal and
bushes must be replaced.
S Avoid bottoming the inner tube in the outer
tube during the above procedure, as the oil
lock piece will be damaged.
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