Yamaha SR400 2014 Service Manual

FRONT FORK4-404. Remove:• Inner tube▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼a. Hold the front fork leg horizontally.b. Securely clamp the brake caliper bracket in avise with soft jaws.c. Separate the inner tube from the outer tubeby pulling the inner tube forcefully but careful-ly.NOTICEECA2RD1019• Excessive force will damage the oil sealand bushing. A damaged oil seal or bush-ing must be replaced.• Avoid bottoming the inner tube into the out-er tube during the above procedure, as theoil lock piece will be damaged.▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲EAS23011CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGSThe following procedure applies to both of thefront fork legs.1. Check:• Inner tube “1”• Outer tube “2”Bends/damage/scratches  Replace.WARNINGEWA13650Do not attempt to straighten a bent innertube as this may dangerously weaken it.2. Measure:• Spring free length “a”Out of specification  Replace.3. Check:• Damper rodDamage/wear  Replace.Obstruction  Blow out all of the oil passag-es with compressed air.• Oil lock pieceDamage  Replace.4. Check:• Cap boltDamage/wear  Replace.EAS23021ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGSThe following procedure applies to both of thefront fork legs.WARNINGEWA13660• Make sure the oil levels in both front forklegs are equal.• Uneven oil levels can result in poor han-dling and a loss of stability.TIP• When assembling the front fork leg, be sure toreplace the following parts:–Slide metal123Fork spring free length492.9 mm (19.41 in)Limit483.0 mm (19.02 in)12