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Resetting migrated needle bearings.
Resetting (following migrated needle bearings
inspection)
1. To reset the needle bearings when migration
has occurred, start by remove the black
anodized outer cap.
2. Firmly extend the outer tube. This action will
reset migrated bearings back to their original
location. Procedure is complete when a solid
top out feel is achieved.
NOTE :
Very little force is needed to properly reset the
bearings, and excessive force may break the
cages of the needle bearing strips in the
telescope. This procedure usually takes a few
repetitive motions.
3. Recheck for migrated needle bearing. Repeat
steps 11 and 12 of the checking procedure.
Reassembly (following resetting of the needle
bearings)
1. With the black outer cap removed, compress
the telescope and then pull up on the shaft by
hand until it is fully extended.
2. Clean and lubricate the fork spring.
3. Install the spring into the fork making sure that
the colored shrink-wrap is positioned on the
top half of the spring.
Make sure that the bottom out assembly is
below the top of the installed spring. If the
bottom-out assembly is above the top of the
spring, the preload spacer can not be installed
in the next step.
4. Install the washer.
5. Make sure the shaft threads are clean. Place a
small drop of Loctite #242 onto the shaft
threads. and reinstall the black outer cap.
6. Hold the shaft flats with an 8mm open end
wrench and tighten the black outer cap with a
30 mm crows foot on a torque wrench.
TORQUE : Outer cap - 89.0 Lbf•in (10.0 N•m).
7. With the washer against the underside of the
black outer cap, slightly compress the spring
and reinstall the preload spacer and aluminum
sleeve.
8. Apply a thin film of a high-quality bicycle
grease to the outer tube threads.
9. Extend the fork and reinstall the upper collar.
TORQUE : Upper collar - 250.0 lbf•in (28.0
N•m).
10.Tighten the 5mm upper clamp bolt to 60.0
lbf•in (7.0 N•m).
11.Install the red rebound knob. Tighten the set
screw to 9.0 lbf•in (1.0 N•m).
CLEANING
•
When cleaning, avoid harsh detergents and
chemical solvents. Use mild solutions of
ordinary dish soaps and clean water.
•
Rinse with plenty of clean water to remove any
detergent residue.
CAUTION :
Don’t use high-pressure power washers or
compressed air to clean your bike or fork.
The pressure will force dirt, water, and other
contaminants into the fork promoting rust
and corrosion. Severe damage can result.
Use an ordinary garden hose and only
enough water pressure to do the job.
Be sure to thoroughly dry the fork with a
clean towel after washing.
Do not use compressed air to dry .
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