Yamaha TT600R, Service Manual

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FRONT FORK
4-50
CHAS
4. Using a small screwdriver take a small
amount of silicon grease and insert it under
the lip paying attention not to scratch it.
Lubricate the dust seal by rotating it in such a
manner that the grease is distributed in the
inner part of the lip.
5. Remount the dust seal inserting it with force
into the oil seal seat.
Check that the oil seal housing edge of the
dust seal adheres perfectly to the oil seal
seat.
CAUTION:
SEAL AND BUSH REPLACEMENT
NOTE:
To ensure maximum efficiency to the fork and
therefore a longer duration and greater safety,
every year (unless there are leakages) it is nec-
essary to replace all the seals and slide bushes.
To carry out this operation it is recommended to
use the proper tools.
To remove the fork leg from the steering unit,
the cap bolt, the spring and to drain and refill
the oil, follow the procedures indicated in the
preceding pages scrupulously.
CAUTION:
1. Drain:
•
Fork leg oil
Refer to “OIL REPLACEMENT”section.
2. Clamp:
•
Fork leg in a vice (in a horizontal position)
Protect the outer tube with a clean rag to
avoid damaging.
CAUTION: