CHASSIS
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RS 125
7.10.3. DISASSEMBLING THE STANCHION TUBES –
SLIDERS
Read
1.2.1 carefully.
NOTE The operations described below apply to both fork
legs.
• Remove the stanchion tubes-sliders; see
7.10.2
• Clean the stanchion tubes-sliders thoroughly.
NOTE Make sure to have a container having a capacity
greater than 430 cu. cm. ready at hand before proceeding.
• Place the slider in a vice with soft jaws.
WARNING
The stanchion-and-slider assembly contains oil.
Do not turn it over or tilt it during removal.
• Undo the top cap (1) carefully. Be sure not to damage
the O-ring when removing the cap.
• Push the stanchion into the slider to give access to the
two half-rings (2). Extract the half-rings.
• Extract the spring washer (3).
• Drain the oil into the container.