SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 11
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11.12 Installing the fork legs
H01182-10
Main work
– Position the fork legs.
Air bleeder screw
1
of the right fork leg is positioned to
the front.
Valve
A
of the left fork leg faces the front.
Info
Grooves are milled into the side of the upper end of the
fork legs. The second milled groove (from the top) must
be flush with the upper edge of the upper triple clamp.
The air suspension is located in the left fork leg. The
pressure and rebound damping is located in the right
fork leg.
F01559-11
(SX‑F EU/US, XC-F US)
–
Tighten screws
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
–
Tighten screws
3
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom
triple clamp
M8 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
F01832-11
(TROY LEE DESIGNS)
–
Tighten screws
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
–
Tighten screws
3
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom
triple clamp
M8 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
K01014-11
–
Position the brake caliper. Mount and tighten screws
4
.
Guideline
Screw, front
brake caliper
M8 25 Nm (18.4 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
– Position the brake line and the clamp. Mount and tighten
screws
5
.
Finishing work
– Install the front wheel. ( p. 101)