1. Remove:
- cap bolt
- O-ring
- spacer
- spring seat
- fork spring
2. Drain fork oil
3. Remove:
- dust seal (1)
- oil seal clip (2) (with a flat-head screwdriver)
Caution! Do not scratch the inner tube.
Note:
- Do not remove the front fork leg protector from the outer tube.
- If the front fork leg protector must be removed, always install a new one.
4. Remove:
- damper rod bolt
- copper washer
Note: While holding the damper rod with the T-handle (1) and damper rod holder (2), loosen the damper rod bolt (3).
- T-handle: 90890-01326
- Damper rod holder: 90890-01460
6. Remove: inner tube
a. Hold the front fork leg horizontally.
b. Slowly push [A] the inner tube into the outer tube and just before it bottoms out, pull [B] the inner tube back quickly.
c. Repeat this step until the inner tube separates from the outer tube.