Slide Bushing
Guide Bushing
Oil Seal
Dust Seal [B] Retaining Ring [C]

Install the slide bushing [D] so that the slit of it is positioned perpendicular to the traveling direction.
Apply grease to the slide and guide bushings and oil seal.

Special Tool - Fork Oil Seal Driver, 43: 57001-1530

Front Fork Disassembly
Inner Tube InspectionValve Installation
NOTICE
Do not lap the valve to the valve seat, using the
grinding compound. It will come off oxide film
treated surface of the valve.
Replace the oil seal with a new one.
Apply a thin coat of molybdenum disulfide grease to the
valve stem before valve installation.
Install the springs so ...
Oil Pressure Relief Valve Inspection
Remove the oil pressure relief valve (see Oil Pressure
Relief Valve Removal).
Check to see if the valve [A] slides smoothly when pushing
it in with a wooden or other soft rod, and see if it comes
back to its seat by spring [B] pressure.
NOTE
Inspect the valve in its assembled stat ...
Piston Ring, Piston Ring Groove Wear Inspection
Check for uneven groove wear by inspecting the ring seating.
The rings should fit perfectly parallel to groove surfaces.
If not, replace the piston and all the piston rings.
With the piston rings in their grooves, make several measurements
with a thickness gauge [A] to determine pisto ...