Yamaha XN125 2000, Service Manual

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CHAS
7-26
FRONT FORK
EAS00657
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
• inner tube
• outer tube
Bends/damage/scratches
→
Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner tube
as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Check:
• oil seal
• Dust seal
Damage
→
Replace.
Damper rod holder
90890-01294
T-handle
90890-01326
5. Remove:
• inner tube
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a. Hold the front fork leg horizontally.
b. Securely clamp the brake caliper bracket in a
vice with soft jaws.
c. Separate the inner tube from the outer tube
by pulling the inner tube forcefully but carefully.
• Excessive force will damage the oil seal
and bushing. A damaged oil seal or
bushing must be replaced.
• Avoid bottoming the inner tube into the
outer tube during the above procedure, as
the oil flow stopper will be damaged.
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6. Remove:
• Dust seal
• Retaining clip
• Oil seal
Do not scratch the inner tube.
CAUTION:
CAUTION: