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Note. The special service tools required for this operation are listed at the beginning of this section. The reference numbers which appear in the instructions below refer to the numbered parts on the exploded drawing.
Thoroughly clean the stanchions before disassembly.
Turn the extension adjuster to the minimum position.
Disassembly
Remove the circlip (1).
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Unscrew and remove the spring adjuster screw (3) and the plate (3) from the top cap.
Unscrew the top cap (4).
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Fit the puller tool (A, code no. 88713.0967) and fix it in place with the screw (B) in the side hole of the spring collar (8).
Push the tool down to compress the spring. Fit the tool spacer (C) under the lock nut (11).
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Hold the extension adjuster (10) in place with a hex. spanner and unscrew the complete top cap (4).
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Note. During this operation, clamp the adjuster (10) and not the lock nut (11) when unscrewing the top cap (4).
Push the tool (A) downwards and remove the spacer (C).
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Remove the following items from the rod: the spring collar (8) complete with washer (6) and cursor (7) and the spring (13).
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Pump the slider (16) and the damper rod (12) up and down 8 to 10 times as shown in the figure to discharge the oil.
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Clamp the wheel spindle support in a vice with protected jaws.
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Unscrew the compression adjuster screw (25).
Caution! If this operation is difficult, temporarily refit the parts removed previously (13, 8, 7, 6 and 4) and turn them against the upper cap.
Remove the compression adjuster screw (25) and the washer (24).
Remove the complete damper cartridge (12) and remove the lower centring bush (15).
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Caution! Do not open the damper cartridge.
Lever the dust seal ring (21) from the top of the slider (16) using a screwdriver.
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Remove the circlip (20) from the slider.
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Caution! Care must be taken not to damage the stanchion (23) and the seat of the outer tube.
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Separate the slider from the stanchion by pulling and tapping. Tap rapidly to overcome the resistance of the bush (17) which is friction fitted into the slider.
Remove the bush (22) from the tube by inserting the tip of a screwdriver in the opening in the bush.
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Remove the following items from the stanchion:
- the guide bush (17)
- the washer (18)
- the oil seal (19)
- the circlip (20)
- the dust seal (21).
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Inspection
Place the spring on a reference surface and measure the uncompressed length (L) of the spring.
Service limit: 270 mm/10.629 in.
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Change the spring if it is longer than this value.
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Examine the outer surface of the two stanchions and the inside surfaces of the two sliders. These surfaces must be free of scoring, steps and signs of jamming or forcing.
Check that the stanchions slide smoothly inside the sliders and that there is no excessive play.
Check the straightness of the stanchions; maximum permitted straightness error is 0.10 mm/ 0.004 in.
Check the condition of the bushes (17 and 22). Bushes must be free of scoring and wear steps. The copper base must not be visible on the entry side. Change worn bushes.
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Check the flatness of the washer (18) by resting it on a reference surface. Change distorted washers.
Reassembly
Caution! Before refitting the oil seal (19), lubricate the edges of the seal with hydraulic fork oil or with seal grease.
Protect the end of the stanchion with tape.
Fit the following parts on the stanchion:
- dust seal (21);
- circlip (20); oil seal (19).
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Caution! Fit the oil seal with the marked surface facing the dust seal.
Fit the following parts on the stanchion:
- washer (18);
- guide bush (17);
- stanchion bush (22).
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Caution! Remove any burrs. Do not damage the outer coating of the bush.
To facilitate the next operation, tape the dust seal and the circlip together.
Note. Before fitting the two parts, lubricate the bush sliding surfaces with hydraulic fork oil.
Push the guide bush (17) and the washer (18) onto the slider using the oil seal pusher tool (D, code no. 88713.0960).
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b. Push the oil seal (19) into the slider using the pusher tool.
Fit the circlip (20) and the dust seal (21).
Caution! The slider must move freely in the stanchion. To prevent damage to the oil seals and guide bushes only handle the stanchions and slider by hand.
Clamp the wheel spindle support in a vice.
Fit the lower centring bush (15) to the end of the damper cartridge (12) and then insert the cartridge and bush into the stanchion.
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Fit the washer (24) and the compression adjuster screw (14).
Tighten to a torque of 29.4+39.2 Nm.
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Fill each stanchion with half the amount of oil specified.
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When the oil begins to flow out of the side vent hole, pour the oil into the upper hole of the damper cartridge rod.
Pump the rod and the slider up and down at least 10 times (completing a stroke of at least 150 mm/5.9 in.) so that the oil fills the fork leg completely.
Move the damper rod and the slider to the end of their travel.
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Pour the remaining oil into the stanchion and measure the oil level.
Caution The stanchion must be perfectly vertical when measuring the oil level. The oil level in the stanchions must be the same.
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Recommended oil: SHOWA SS08
Standard capacity: 492+2.5 cc/30+ 0.15 cu.in.
Standard oil level: 94 mm/3.7 in.
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The amount of oil in a fork influences the performance of the fork at the end of the compression stroke.
A high oil level will increase the compression load: a low oil level will decrease the compression load.
Before fitting the following components, wipe any oil from the spring and the spring collar.
Fit the following parts: the spring (13), with the tapered section facing the collar (8). the spring collar (8) with the segment (9).
- the cursor (7);
- the upper washer (6).
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Fit the puller tool (A) used for disassembly. Attach the tool to the side hole in the spring collar (8).
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Push the tool down and slide the spacer (C) under the lock nut (11).
Screw the top cap (4) complete with O-ring (5) onto the extension adjuster (10).
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Using a hex. spanner hold the extension adjuster in place and tighten the top cap to a torque of 29.4+39.2 Nm.
Push the tool (A) downwards and slide out the spacer (C).
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Screw the top cap (4) onto the slider and tighten to a torque of 29.4+39.2 Nm.
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Fit the following items in the order shown:
- the plate (3)
- the spring adjuster screw (2)
- the circlip (1).
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