1. Position the cap bolt collar "1" as shown in the illustration by turning the spring preload adjusting bolt "2" counterclockwise until it stops.
2. Remove:
- Cap bolt "1" (from the damper adjusting rod)
- Spacer "2"
- Nut"3"
- a. Press down on the spacer with the fork spring compressor "4".
- b. Install the rod holder "5" between the nut "3" and the spacer "2".
Fork spring compressor 90890-01441 YM-01441.
Rod holder 90890-01434.
Damper rod holder double ended YM-01434.
Use the side of the rod holder that is marked "B".
- c. Hold the spring preload adjusting bolt "6" and loosen the nut "3".
Notice: When loosening the nut "3", be sure not to break the projections "a" on the cap bolt collar "7" of the cap bolt "1".
Loosen the nut using a proper tool that has a thickness "b" of 4.0 mm (0.16 in) or less.
- d. Remove the cap bolt.
- e. Remove the rod holder and fork spring compressor.
- f. Remove the nut and spacer.
3. Drain:
- Fork oil
Stroke the damper rod "1" several times while draining the fork oil.
4. Remove:
- Dust seal
- Oil seal clip "1" (with a flat-head screwdriver)
- Oil seal
- Washer
5. Remove:
- Damper rod assembly
Remove the damper rod assembly with the damper rod holder "1".
Damper rod holder 90890-01506 YM-01506.
