Montesa COTA 4RT 260 2020, Owner'S Manual

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(1) FORK DAMPER
(2) DAMPER ROD
(3) FORK TUBE
(4) CENTERING PLATE
Fork Damper
Check the fork damper assembly for damage or
deformation.
Check the damper rod for bend or other damage.
Fork tube/centering plate
Check the fork tube for bent or deformation.
Check the centering plate for damage.
(1) BUSHING
Right Fork Inspection
Check the following items (page 2-4):
– Fork tube for score marks, scratches and excessive
wear
– Fork tube runout
– Fork slider for damage or deformation
– Fork damper for damage
Bushing/Back-up Ring
Check the bushings for excessive wear or scratches.
Remove any metal powder from the slider and guide
bushings with a nylon brush and fork fluid.
If copper appears on the entire surface, replace the
bushing.
Replace the back-up ring if there is any distortion at the
points shown.
(1) FORK TUBE BUSHING
(2) GUIDE BUSHING
(3) BACK-UP RING
(4) OIL SEAL
(5) FORK SLIDER
Check that the fork tube moves smoothly in the slider.
If it does not, check the fork tube bending or damage, and
the bushings for wear or damage. If the slider and bushing
are normal, check the fork tube.
Carefully remove the fork tube bushing by prying the slot
with a screwdriver until the bushing can be pulled off by
hand.
Be careful not to scratch the teflon coating of the bushing.
Remove the guide bushing, back-up ring and oil seal from
the fork tube.
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