Yamaha 2011 WR250FA, Owner'S Service Manual

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FRONT FORK
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken the
tube.
CHECKING THE OUTER TUBE
1. Inspect:
• Outer tube "1"
Score marks/wear/damage
→
Replace.
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK CAP BOLT
1. Inspect:
• Front fork cap bolt "1"
• O-ring "2"
• Air bleed screw "3"
Wear/damage
→
Replace.
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK
1. Wash the all parts in a clean solvent.
2. Install:
• Damper rod "1"
To inner tube "2".
To install the damper rod into the inner
tube, hold the inner tube aslant. If the inner
tube is held vertically, the damper rod may
fall into it, damaging the valve inside.
3. Install:
• Copper washer "1"
• O-ring "2"
• Base valve "3"
To inner tube "4".
4. Tighten:
• Base valve "1"
• Use a damper rod holder "2" to lock the damp-
er rod "3".
• Apply the LOCTITE
®
on the base valve
thread.
Base valve:
55 Nm (5.5 m•kg, 40 ft•lb)
Damper rod holder:
YM-01494/90890-01494