I.40
TC 449 2011/2012 I.E.
TE 449 - 511 2011/2012 I.E.
TXC 449 - 511 2011/2012 I.E.
SMR 449 2011 I.E.
SMR 511 2011/2012 I.E.
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4
6
4
3
3
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4
3
4
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4
7
4
Workshop Manual Ed. 03-2012
FRONT SUSPENSION
Assembling
:
The washers (46) and the piston (45) are the ones causing the
compression braking. It is possible, if needed, to modify the fork’s
behaviour during the compression phase, by replacing the wash-
ers (46) and the piston (45) with other components having different
characteristics
.
Only use original Marzocchi washers and pistons, do not modify
the components
.
• Replace the piston o- ring ( 44 ) if needed.
• Insert in the bottom valve the washer or the washers’ stack regulating the com
-
pression ( 46 ), the piston ( 45 ), complete with the o- ring ( 44 ), the washer
( 43 ) and the spring ( 33 ), following this order.
The piston must be oriented in a way that the holes having smaller
diameter are placed towards the setting washers (46).
• Tighten the nut ( 42 ) by hand.
• Lock the bottom screw in the vice through the spanner seizing ( 47 ).
• Using a 13 mm spanner tighten the nut ( 42 ) up to the required torque (see
Table 1 - Tightening torques).
Re- assembling the fork leg – slider and oil seals
The old oil seals and dust seals must not be used again. Before re-
assembling, check the conditions of the guide bushings; replace
them if they are scratched or grooved. Check the Teflon coating of
the guide bushings which must be in a good condition
.
• Apply some adhesive tape to the end of the stanchion tube so that it covers
the seat of the top bushing.
• Smear the dust seal and the oil seal with some grease.
