Yamaha XP500 Service Manual page 276

FRONT FORK
2. Drain:
• fork oil
NOTE:
Stroke the outer tube several times while
draining the fork oil.
3. Remove:
• damper rod assembly bolt
NOTE:
While holding the cartridge cylinder with the
damper rod holder 1 and T-handle 2, loosen
the damper rod assembly bolt.
Damper rod holder
90890-01294, YM-01300
T-handle
90890-01326, YM-01326
4. Remove:
• inner tube
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a. Hold the front fork leg horizontally.
b. Securely clamp the brake caliper bracket in
a vise with soft jaws.
c. Separate the inner tube from the outer tube
by pulling the inner tube forcefully but care-
fully.
CAUTION:
• Excessive force will damage the oil seal
and bushing. A damaged oil seal or bush-
ing must be replaced.
• Avoid bottoming the inner tube into the
outer tube during the above procedure,
as the oil flow stopper will be damaged.
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