Note. The operations described below are valid for both stems.
Place the fork stem on a work table in upright position.
Fill the sleeve with the adequate quality and type of oil indicated on the recommended products table.
Caution!
- Move the pumping element several times until air bubbles are seen on the oil surface.
- The sleeve must be perfectly upright in order to measure the correct oil level. the oil level must be the same in both stems.
Characteristic:
- Fork oil quantity (for each stem): 535 cm³ (32.65 cu.in)
Fit the spring.
Fit the preloading pipe together with the spring centring.
Fit the special tool.
- Specific tooling: AP8140147 Spacer tool
With the aid of a second operator, hold the pumping member rod firmly, lower the spacer retention tool, insert the stop ring and the plate separating the spacer-pumping member between the ring and the nut.
- Specific tooling: AP8140148 Spacer-pumping element separating plate
Insert the sleeve cap and screw the nut.
Be careful not to damage the fork stem when placing it in vertical position in a vice and using the appropriate protection.
- Specific tooling: AP8140149 Protection for fitting operations
Tighten the sleeve cap.
See also specifications for this operation in this chapters: handlebar, front fork, steering.