12-8 SUSPENSION
Front Fork
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Put the cylinder unit [A] with the spring into the inner tube
[B] protruding from the inner tube, and install the cylinder
base [C] onto the bottom end of the cylinder unit.
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Install the cylinder base with the tapered end [D] up.
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Install the inner tube, cylinder unit, and cylinder base as
a set into the outer tube.
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Install the new guide bushing [A] with a used guide bush-
ing [B] on it by tapping the used guide bushing with the
fork oil seal driver [C] until it stops.
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The split [D] of the bushing should face toward the side of
the vehicle.
Special Tool - Front Fork Oil Seal Driver: 57001-1219
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Apply grease to the oil seal lips and install the washer and
the oil seal [A] into the outer tube.
Special Tool - Front Fork Oil Seal Driver: 57001-1219 [B]
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Install:
Retaining Ring
Dust Seal
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Hold the front fork horizontally in a vise [A].
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Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the Allen bolt and screw the Allen bolt into the bottom of
the outer tube.
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Hold the cylinder unit [B] with the special tools and tighten
the Allen bolt [C].
Special Tools - Fork Cylinder Holder Handle: 57001-183 [D]
Fork Cylinder Holder Adapter: 57001-1057
[E]
Torque - Bottom Allen Bolt: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 14.5 ft·lb)
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Pour in the specified type of oil and install the parts re-
moved (see Fork Oil Change).
Fork Oil Viscosity: SHOWA SS-8 or equivalent
Fork Oil Capacity (completely dry):
mL (US oz.)
ER500-C1
∼
C3
346 ±2 mL (11.70 ±0.07 US oz.)
ER500-C4
∼
351 ±2 mL (11.87 ±0.07 US oz.)
Fork Oil Leak Inspection
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Visually inspect the front forks for oil leakage.
If the oil leakage is found on it, replace or repair any de-
fective parts.
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Инструкции и руководства похожие на KAWASAKI ER5 (2004)
