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SUSPENSION 13-17
Front Fork

• While holding up the top plug [A], insert the fork spring
  stopper [B] between the piston rod nut [C] and the slider.
  Special Tool - Fork Spring Stopper: 57001-1374

• Holding  the top plug [A] with a wrench [B], loosen the
  piston rod nut [C].

• Remove:
   Top Plug
   Rebound Damping Adjuster Rod (Right Front Fork Only)
   Washer [A]
   Collar [B]
   Fork Spring [C]

•○Drain the fork oil into a suitable container.
  Using the piston rod puller [A], pump the piston rod [B] up
  and down at least ten times to expel the oil from the fork.
  Special Tool - Fork Piston Rod Puller, M10 × 1.0: 57001
                   -1298

• Hold  the fork tube upright, press the outer tube [A] and
  the piston rod all the way down.
• Pour in the type and amount of fork oil specified.
  Fork Oil
    Recommended Oii:
      KHL15-10 or equivalent
    Amount (Per Side):
      When changing oil (for reference):
        Right Front Fork Approx. 450 mL (15.2 US oz.)
        Left Front Fork Approx. 460 mL (15.6 US oz.)
      After disassembly and completely dry:
        Right Front Fork 533 ±4 mL (18.0 ±0.14 US oz.)
        Left Front Fork 547 ±4 mL (18.5 ±0.14 US oz.)