Yamaha XJR1300(L) 99, Service Manual

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CHAS
FRONT FORK
WARNING
NOTE:
CAUTION:
NOTE:
EB703703
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
Make sure that the oil levels in both front
fork legs are equal.
Uneven oil levels can result in poor han-
dling and a loss of stability.
When assembling the front fork leg, be sure to
replace the following parts:
-inner tube bushing
-outer tube bushing
-oil seal
-dust seal
Before assembling the front fork leg, make
sure that all of the components are clean.
1. Install:
damper rod
1
Allow the damper rod to slide slowly down
the inner tube
2 until it protrudes from the
bottom of the inner tube. Be careful not to
damage the inner tube.
2. Lubricate:
inner tube’s outer surface
Recommended lubricant
Yamaha fork and shock oil 10W
or equivalent
3. Tighten:
damper rod bolt 1
Damper rod bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m kg)
LOCTITE

While holding the damper rod with the damper
rod holder
2 and T-handle 3 , tighten the
damper rod bolt.
Damper rod holder (30 mm)
90890-01327
T-handle
90890-01326