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Damper Rod Removal

Step 7

Apply heat around the top of the lower fork tube and then separate the two tubes

Step 8

Remove the bushes and seals and then part off the very end of the steel tube in a lathe.

Step 9

The OEM damper rod mechanism can then be removed from the fork tube. Remove the bottom out cone
from the very bottom of the lower fork tube.

Step 10

Thoroughly clean the fork tubes. Install the seals and bushes and then insert the inner tube into the outer
tube.

Step 11

Use a seal driver to drive the guide bush and oil seal into place. Replace the circlip and then press the dust
seal back in place.

You are now ready to commence with your cartridge kit installation

Step 6

Remove the circlip.

Summary of Contents for TVT22

Page 1: ...TVT22 FORK CARTRIDGE Installation Instructions...

Page 2: ...uld stop using the product immediately and contact Nitron for technical advice WARNING Failure to comply with the installation and maintenance procedures may result in avoidable damage caused to the s...

Page 3: ...immed piston which provides significant improvements in performance over the OEM set up Function The damping system is divided between each fork leg with the right hand side cartridge controlling the...

Page 4: ...flow through the TVT ports reducing overall damping for the higher fork speeds The main piston in a TVT fork cartridge can be valved to create firmer damping in the low to mid speed range of compressi...

Page 5: ...er Tube 4 Upper Spring Seat 5 Spring 6 Bump Stop Spacer Tube 7 Plastic Spacer 8 Bump Stop 9 Lower Spring Seat 10 Cartridge Tube 11 Adaptor 12 Aluminium Lock Nut 13 M10 Lock Nut 14 M10 Washer 15 Piston...

Page 6: ...ork has had it is recommended to replace the seals and to check the condition of the bushes For optimal performance of your fork it is crucial that these are in good condition and to tolerance You sho...

Page 7: ...02 fully synthetic fork fluid please see specification sheet for quantity required NTT050473 Molykote 33 White Grease NTT050476 Loctite 243 Medium Strength Loctite NTT050477 Loctite 270 High Strength...

Page 8: ...ury If there is preload adjustment make sure this is backed off first WARNING There will also be a copper crush washer with the bolt make sure you remove this and discard it as it may be stuck in the...

Page 9: ...removed from the fork tube Remove the bottom out cone from the very bottom of the lower fork tube Step 10 Thoroughly clean the fork tubes Install the seals and bushes and then insert the inner tube in...

Page 10: ...g and the compression cartridge in the left hand leg Be careful not to mix the two cartridges up it is advisable to work on one fork at a time WARNING Step 1 Install The Cartridge Into The Fork Instal...

Page 11: ...be and the piston rod all the way down Using a suitable oil level tool add or remove oil to obtain the specified oil height refer to the specification sheet for your model specific air gap measurement...

Page 12: ...of the piston rod to the top of the lock nut 12 Step 8b Setting The Lock Nut Install the aluminium lock nut and tighten securely against the steel M10 lock nut X It is imperative that the locknut is i...

Page 13: ...d spring preload cap Pull the piston rod upwards and then insert a 17mm spanner through the window in the spring preload cap You can now remove the piston rod holder tool Final Assembly Instructions S...

Page 14: ...ctions 14 Step 11 Top Cap Tightening Remove the 17mm spanner and then pull the inner fork tube up and screw the top cap into it Tighten to 10N m using the top cap specific tool for your model see spec...

Page 15: ...wise position Adjusting spring preload will change the amount of initial force required to compress the springs a given distance in relation to their rate This will effectively raise more preload or l...

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