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Lower Leg Removal
Select/: Select/: Insert a 5 mm extension or hex wrench into the bolt Insert a 5 mm extension or hex wrench into the bolt
head of the head of the damper side damper side lower leg. Strike the wrench to dislodge the lower leg. Strike the wrench to dislodge the
shaft from the lower leg. The bolt head should contact the bottom of shaft from the lower leg. The bolt head should contact the bottom of
the lower leg. Remove the the lower leg. Remove the damper side damper side bottom bolt. Clean the bolt bottom bolt. Clean the bolt
and set it aside. and set it aside.
Firmly pull the lower leg downward until fluid begins to drain. Continue Firmly pull the lower leg downward until fluid begins to drain. Continue
pulling downward to remove the lower leg. pulling downward to remove the lower leg.
If the lower leg does not slide off of the upper tube or if oil does not
If the lower leg does not slide off of the upper tube or if oil does not
drain from either side, the press fit of the shaft(s) into the lower leg drain from either side, the press fit of the shaft(s) into the lower leg
may still be engaged. Reinstall the bottom bolts 2 to 3 turns and repeat may still be engaged. Reinstall the bottom bolts 2 to 3 turns and repeat
the previous step. the previous step.
NOTICE
Do not strike the fork arch with any tool when removing the lower leg
as this could damage the lower leg.
50 Hour Service Continue the 50 Hour Service with Lower Leg Service .
200 Hour Service Continue the 200 Hour Service with Lower Leg Seal Service .
Select / : 5 mm & Mallet Damper
Side
Select / : Damper Side
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