Yamaha 4TX-AE1, Service Manual

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FRONT FORK
CHAS
NOTE:
CAUTION:
NOTE:
CAUTION:
DISASSEMBLY
Do not reuse the front fork protector that was re-
moved from the outer tube.
When installing a new front fork protector, be
sure it is not twisted and will not come off easily.
1. Remove:
Dust seal 1
Retaining clip 2
Use a slotted-head screwdriver.
Take care not to scratch the inner tube.
2. Remove:
Damper rod bolt
Loosen the damper rod bolt while holding the
damper rod with the T-handle 2 and holder 1 .
Damper rod holder:
90890-01465
T-handle:
90890-01326
3. Remove:
Damper rod
Damper rod spring
4. Remove:
Inner tube
Removal steps:
Hold the fork leg holizontally.
Clamp the caliper mounting boss of the outer
tube securely in a vise with soft jaws.
Pull out the inner tube from the outer tube by
forcefully, but carefully, with drawing the inner
tube.
Excessive force will damage the oil seal
and / or the bushes. Damaged oil seal and
bushes must be replaced.
Avoid bottoming the inner tube in the outer
tube during the above procedure, as the oil
lock piece will be damaged.