Suspension

Front Fork Assembly

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  • Replace the following parts with new ones.

Slide Bushing

Guide Bushing

Oil Seal

  • Install the following parts to the inner tube [A].

Dust Seal [B] Retaining Ring [C]

Front Fork Assembly

  • Apply grease to the oil seal lips.
  • Install the oil seal [A] so that the stamp side faces lower side.
  • Install the washer [B] so that the chamfer side faces upper side.
  • Install the guide bushing [C] so that the slit of it is positioned perpendicular to the traveling direction.

Install the slide bushing [D] so that the slit of it is positioned perpendicular to the traveling direction.

Apply grease to the slide and guide bushings and oil seal.

Front Fork Assembly

  • Insert the inner tube to the outer tube.
  • After installing the washer, install the oil seal [A] by using the fork oil seal driver [B].
Special Tool - Fork Oil Seal Driver, 43: 57001-1530
  • Install the retaining ring and dust seal.
  • Pour in the specified type of oil (see Front Fork Oil Change).
  • Front Fork Assembly

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