SECTION G4
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DISMANTLING FORK LEG
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Removal of the fork leg assemblies is described
in Section G3. Pour oil, from the fork leg to be
dismantled, into a suitable receptacle and proceed
as follows:
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Secure the bottom of the slider in a plain jawed
vice, with the leg vertical.
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2
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Lift the plastic gaiter up the main fork tube.
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3
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Remove the threaded collar by hand pressure
only, or, if necessary, by the use of a strap tool
which will not damage the finish.
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4
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Grasp the main fork tube in both hands and with
a number of upward jerking movements, free the oil
seal, paper washer and top collar.
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5
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Lift the main tube away from the slider.
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6
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Remove the damper tube anchor bolt (the various
components are shown in Fig. G5) and collect the
thick washer.
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7
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Lift the main spring and damper tube attached,
clear of the slider.
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8
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Collect the bottom fibre washer from the damper
tube for re-use.
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9
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Remove the slider from the vice, secure the
damper tube carefully in the vice, taking care not
to crush it.
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10
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Unscrew and lift away the alloy damper tube cap.
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11
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Withdraw the damper rod.
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12
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Grip the rod in a vice and remove the damper rod
locknut, collecting the squared washer and damper
valve.
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13
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The damper valve stop pin is free to be removed.
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14
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Removal of the square section circlip at the
bottom of each fork tube permits removal of the
steel bush.
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