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FRONT FORK
CHAS
NOTE:
CAUTION:
3. Inspect:
Damper rod
Wear / Damage
Replace.
Contamination
Blow out all oil passages
with compressed air.
4. Inspect:
Oil lock piece
O-ring (cap bolt)
Wear / Damage
Replace.
ASSEMBLY
Reverse the “DISASSEMBLY” procedure.
Note the following points.
In front fork reassembly, be sure to use follow-
ing new parts.
* Piston metal
* Slide metal
* Oil seal
* Dust seal
Make sure that al components are clean be-
fore reassembly.
1. Install:
Damper rod
Allow the damper rod to slide slowly down
the inner fork tube until it protrudes from the
bottom, being careful not to damage the in-
ner fork tube.