Slightly pull out the fork leg assembly RH from
l
the under bracket till the top nut is accessible
and tighten the lower bracket hexagonal bolt
again. (Fig. 6.50A)
Caution:
Do not over tight the lower mounting
screw, as it may damage the inner tube
assembly of fork leg.
Using an 17 mm spanner, loosen the lock nut
l
of front fork leg assembly to facilitate easy
dismantling of fork leg. (Fig. 6.50B)
17 mm spanner
Tightening torque
24 ± 2 Nm
Now, once again loosen the lower mounting
l
screw and pull out the fork leg assembly RH.
Remove the lock nut along with ‘O’ ring from
l
the leg assembly front fork. (Fig. 6.51)
Caution:
Remove the lock nut with constant
handgrip on nut. The nut is subject to
spring load and may jump out incase of
loose handling.
In similar manner, remove and dismantle the
l
fork leg assembly LH.
l
Take out the washer, spacer front fork, washer
spring seat and spring front fork. (Fig. 6.52)
l
Turn the leg assembly front fork upside down,
holding outer tube by hand, pump inner tube
‘in’ and ‘out’ to drain the oil completely.
(Fig. 6.53)
Note:
Hold the leg assembly front fork inverted
for few minutes to drain the oil completely.
l
Clean leg assembly front fork with kerosene
and drain completely.
Fig. 6.50A
Fig. 6.50B
Fig. 6.51
Fig. 6.52
Fig. 6.53
TVS APACHE RTR 200
SERVICE MANUAL
CHASSIS
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