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5. Using a suitable torch, apply heat to the fork cap
and raise the temperature to approximately 100°c
to release the thread lock and unscrew the fork cap
from the compression rod.
When refitting, tighten to 15Nm and apply a
suitable thread locking agent.
7. Remove the fork oil seal taking care not to lose or
damage the greased wadding. Replace the wadding
and seal as required and rebuild the fork leg in the
reverse of the dismantling procedure.
For the RIGHT side fork leg;
8. Remove the 3 bolts (M5 x 8,,) securing the fork
guard to the lower leg
When refitting, tighten to 5Nm
9. On the lower of the leg, remove the air valve dust
cap followed by the valve core.
When refitting, tighten to 3Nm.
CAUTION; The fork leg is filled with
compressed air to between 100 and 150psi -
take care when releasing the pressure to avoid
injury or damage
4. Unscrew the fork cap from the outer leg and lower
the outer away from the cap.
Note; the left leg does not contain any fluids
6. Remove the outer fork leg from the assembly and
unscrew the fork seal assembly from the fork leg
before removing the dust and oil seals.
Caution; The dust seal seat is anodised and is
easily damaged if incorrect tools are used to
remove the dust seal.
2.2 Front Suspension & Forks - DNM Forks