11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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11.13 Removing the lower triple clamp
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 50)
– Remove the front wheel. ( p. 100)
– Remove the fork legs. ( p. 54)
– Remove the start number plate. ( p. 62)
– Remove front fender. ( p. 62)
– Remove the handlebar cushion.
F01561-10
Main work
(SX‑F EU/US, XC-F US)
–
Open cable holder
1
on the left and detach the wiring
harness.
–
Remove screw
2
.
–
Remove screw
3
.
– Take off the upper triple clamp with the handlebar and set
aside.
Info
Cover the components to protect them against dam-
age.
Do not kink the cables and lines.
F01833-10
(TROY LEE DESIGNS)
–
Open cable holder
1
on the left and detach the wiring
harness.
–
Remove screw
2
.
–
Remove screw
3
.
– Take off the upper triple clamp with the handlebar and
place to one side.
Info
Cover the components to protect them against dam-
age.
Do not kink the cables and lines.
F01560-10
–
Remove O-ring
4
.
–
Remove protective ring
5
.
– Remove the lower triple clamp with the steering stem.
– Remove the upper steering head bearing.