Yamaha XG250, Service Manual

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FRONT FORK
4-45
legs are equal.
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Uneven oil levels can result in poor han-
dling and a loss of stability.
NOTE:
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When assembling the front fork leg, be sure to
replace the following parts:
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Inner tube bushing
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Outer tube bushing
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Oil seal
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Dust seal
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Before assembling the front fork leg, make
sure all of the components are clean.
1. Install:
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Inner tube bushing “1”
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Outer tube bushing “2”
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Damper rod “3”
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Oil lock piece “4”
CAUTION:
ECA14210
Allow the damper rod assembly to slide
slowly down the inner tube “2” until it pro-
trudes from the bottom of the inner tube. Be
careful not to damage the inner tube.
2. Lubricate:
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Inner tube’s outer surface
3. Tighten:
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Damper rod bolt “1”
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Washer
NOTE:
While holding the damper rod with the damper
rod holder “3” and T-handle “4”, tighten the
damper rod bolt.
4. Install:
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Oil seal “1”
(with the fork seal driver and adapter)
CAUTION:
ECA14220
Make sure the numbered side of the oil seal
faces up.
NOTE:
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Before installing the oil seal, lubricate its lips
with lithium soap base grease.
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Lubricate the outer surface of the inner tube
Recommended oil
Fork oil 15W or equivalent
Damper rod bolt
18 Nm (1.8 m•kg, 13 ft•lb)
LOCTITE®
New
New
4
3
1
2
T
R
.
.
Damper rod holder
90890-01294
Damping rod holder set
YM-01300
T-handle
90890-01326
T-handle 3/8" drive 60 cm long
YM-01326
Fork seal driver weight
90890-01367
Replacement hammer
YM-A9409-7
Fork seal driver attachment (
ø
35)
90890-01369
Replacement 35 mm
YM-A9409-5
4
3
1
New
1