CHASSIS 9-35
• Pull the inner tube out of the outer tube.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the inner tube.
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• Remove the following parts.
0 Oil seal
A Oil seal retainer
B Guide metal
C Slide metal
D Oil lock piece
INSPECTION
INNER AND OUTER TUBES
Inspect the inner tube outer surface and the outer tube inner sur-
face for scratches. If any defects are found, replace them with
the new ones.
FORK SPRING
Measure the fork spring free length. If it is shorter than the ser-
vice limit, replace it with a new one.
 Front fork spring free length
Service limit: 341 mm (13.42 in)
The slide metal, guide metal, oil seal and dust seal
must be replaced with the new ones when reassem-
bling the front fork.