Yamaha YZF-R1(B) 2012 Service Manual

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FRONT FORK4-69TIPBe sure to bleed the front fork leg of any resid-ual air.14. Measure:• Front fork leg oil level “a”(from the top of the outer tube, with theouter tube fully compressed and withoutthe fork spring)Out of specification → Correct.15. Install:• Lower spring seat “1”• Fork spring “2”• Upper spring seat “3”• Spacer “4”• Nut “5”• Damper adjusting valve spring “6”• Damper adjusting valve “7”• Damper adjusting rod “8”• Washer “9”• Cap bolt “10”(with O-ring)▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼a. Remove the rod puller attachment.b. Install the under spring seat.c. Install the fork spring.TIPInstall the spring with the smaller diameter “a”facing up “A”.d. Install the upper spring seat.e. Install the spacer.f. Install the nut.g. Reinstall the rod puller attachment.h. Press down on the spacer with the forkspring compressor “1”.i. Pull up the rod puller and install the rodholder “2” between the nut “3” and thespacer “4”.TIPUse the side of the rod holder that is marked“B”.Level117.0 mm (4.61 in)Rod puller90890-01437Universal damping rod bleedingtool setYM-A8703Rod puller attachment (M10)90890-01436Universal damping rod bleedingtool setYM-A8703Fork spring compressor90890-01441YM-01441Rod holder90890-01434Damper rod holder doubleendedYM-01434