Yamaha WR450F, Owner'S Service Manual

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CHAS
FRONT FORK
21. Measure:
• Distance
a
Out of specification
→
Turn into the lock-
nut.
Distance
a
:
18 mm (0.71 in) or more
Between damper rod
1
top and
locknut
2
top.
22. Loosen:
• Rebound damping adjuster
1
NOTE:
• Loosen the rebound damping adjuster finger
tight.
• Record the set position of the adjuster (the
amount of turning out the fully turned in posi-
tion).
23. Install:
• Push rod
1
• Fork spring
2
NOTE:
• Install the fork spring with the damper rod
3
pulled up.
• After installing the fork spring, hold the
damper rod end so that it will not go down.
24. Install:
• Spring seat
1
• Cap bolt
2
NOTE:
Fully finger tighten the cap bolt onto the
damper rod.
25. Tighten:
• Cap bolt (locknut)
1
NOTE:
Hold the locknut
2
and tighten the cap bolt
with specified torque.
T
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29 Nm (2.9 m · kg, 21 ft · lb)