6 FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP 18
6.10 Disassembling the fork legs
Info
The steps are identical for both fork legs.
Condition
The fork legs are disassembled.
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– Note down the present state of rebound damping 1 and compression damping 2.
– Completely open the adjusters of the rebound and compression damping.
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– Clamp the fork leg in the area of the lower triple clamp.
Clamping stand (T1403S) ( p. 225)
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– Loosen screw cover 3.
Info
The screw cover cannot be removed yet.
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– Release the fork leg and clamp it with the axle clamp.
Info
Use soft jaws.
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– Push the outer tube downward.
– Pull the spring down. Mount the special tool on the hexagonal part.
Open-end wrench (T14032) ( p. 225)
Info
Preload spacers 4 should be above the special tool.