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CHAS
FRONT FORK
4. Remove:
• dust seal 1
• oil seal clip 2
(with a flat-head screwdriver)
CAUTION:
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Do not scratch the inner tube.
NOTE:
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• Do not remove the fork leg protector from the
outer tube.
• If the front fork leg protector must be
removed, always install a new one.
5. Remove:
•washer
• damper rod assembly bolt 1
• copper washer
NOTE:
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• If the washer is difficult to remove, use an
impact wrench to loosen the damper rod
assembly bolt.
• While holding the damper rod with the
damper rod holder 2, loosen the damper rod
assembly bolt.
6. 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 carefully.
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CAUTION:
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• 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.
Damper rod holder
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