SUSPENSION 13-13
Front Fork
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Check the O-ring on the top plug and replace it with a new
one if damaged.
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For the right fork leg, check the distance [C] between the
bottom end [A] of the top plug and rebound damping ad-
juster [B] with a pair of vernier caliper.
[C] 2 0 mm (0.79 in.)
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Holding the top plug [A] with a wrench [B], tighten the
piston rod nut [C] against the top plug.
Torque - Piston Rod Nut: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb)
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For the right fork leg, the top plug has the rebound dam p-
ing adjuster rod.
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Raise the outer tube and screw the top plug into it.
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Install the front fork (see Front Fork Installation).
Front Fork Disassembly
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Remove the front fork (see Front Fork Removal).
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Hold the fork leg with a vise [A].
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Loosen the Allen bolt [B] and tighten it loosely.
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Drain the fork oil (see Fork Oil Change).
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Unscrew the Allen bolt, then take the bolt and gasket out
of the bottom of the inner tube.
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Take the cylinder unit and centring plate out of the inner
tube.
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Do not disassemble the cylinder unit.
Cylinder Unit [A] and Center Ring Plate [C] for Right Fork
Leg
Cylinder Unit [B] and Center Ring Plate [C] for Left Fork
Leg
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Separate the inner tube from the outer tube as follows.
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Slide up the dust seal [A].
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Remove the retaining ring [B] from the outer tube.
