Yamaha WR450F, Owner'S Service Manual

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INSP
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FRONT FORK INSPECTION/
FRONT FORK OIL SEAL AND DUST SEAL CLEANING
• Tighten the axle nut while pushing down
the drive chain.
T
R
.
.
Axle nut:
125 Nm (12.5 m • kg, 90 ft • lb)
• Tighten the locknuts.
T
R
.
.
Locknut:
19 Nm (1.9 m • kg, 13 ft • lb)
EC36C000
FRONT FORK INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
• Front fork smooth action
Operate the front brake and stroke the
front fork.
Unsmooth action/oil leakage
→
Repair or
replace.
EC36D001
FRONT FORK OIL SEAL AND DUST SEAL
CLEANING
1. Remove:
• Protector
• Dust seal
1
NOTE:
Use a thin screw driver, and be careful not to
damage the inner fork tube and dust seal.
2. Clean:
• Dust seal
a
• Oil seal
b
NOTE:
• Clean the dust seal and oil seal after every
run.
• Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
inner tube.