Honda VTR1000F (1998-2003) [246/377] Front wheel suspension steering

FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION STEERING Install a new slider bushing if it has been removed CAUTION Be careful not to damage the coating of the bushing Do not open the bushing more than necessary NOTE Remove the burrs from the bushing mating surface being careful not to peel off the coating Install the guide bushing and back up ring Apply fork fluid to a new oil seal lip Install the oil seal with the marking side facing up Install the fork tube into the fork slider Install the rebound spring arid oil lock piece onio the damper piston Install the fork damper into the fork tube Hold the fork slider in a vise with a soft jaws or shop towel Apply locking agent to the socket bolt threads Install the socket bolt with a new sealing washer and tighten it TORQUE 20 N m 2 0 kgf m 14 lbf ft NOTE If the fork damper turns together with the socket bolt temporarily install the fork spring spring col lar and spring seat Drive the oil seal into the fork slider until the stop per ring groove is visible using the special tool TOOLS Fork seal driver weight Fork seal driver 07947 KA50100 07947 KF00100