MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 145
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When not using the For
k Spring Compressor
(Special Tool: 57001-1771):
•
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the
threads of the bottom plug.
•
Compress the outer tube by hands and remove
the top plug wrench (special tool: 57001-1645).
A. Threads
B. Right Front Fork Bottom Plug
C.TopPlugWrench(SpecialTool:57001-1645)
When using the Fork Spring Compressor
(Special Tool: 57001-1771):
•
Reset the front fork on the fork spring compressor
(special to
ol: 57001-1771) with care not to drop
the top plug wrench (special tool: 57001-1645).
•
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the
threads of the bottom plug.
•
Compress the outer tu
be with a suitable jack while
keeping the front fork upright, and remove the top
plug wrench (special tool: 57001-1645).
•
Remove the front fork from the fork spring com-
pressor (special tool: 57001-1771).
A. Threads
B. Right Front
Fork Bottom Plug
C. Top Plug Wrench (Special Tool: 57001-1645)
•
Holdtheaxleholderwithavise.
NOTE
Protect the axle holder with a soft jaw or heavy
clothwhenusingavise.