14. STEERING HANDLEBAR/FRONT WHEEL/FRONT
BRAKE/FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER/FRONT FORK VITALITY 50
INSTALLATION Mount Bolt
Install the front shock absorbers onto the
steering stem.
Install and tighten the front shock absorber
upper mount bolts.
Tighten the lower mount bolts.
Torque: 3.03.6kgf-m
Install the front body cover. ( 13-9)
Install the front wheel. ( 14-5)
Front Shock Absorber
Lock Nut
FRONT FORK
REMOVAL
Remove the steering handlebar. ( 14-3)
Disconnect the speedometer cable and front
brake fluid tube and remove the front brake
caliper. ( 14-8)
Remove the front wheel. ( 14-5)
Top Cone Race
Lock Nut Socket Wrench
Remove steering stem lock nut with lock
the lock nut socket wrench.
Remove the top cone race and remove the
front fork.
SPECIAL TOLLS
Long socket wrench F007
Be careful not to lose the steel balls (26
on top race and 19 on bottom race).
Inspect the ball races, cone races and steel
balls for wear or damage. Replace if Top Cone Race
necessary.
14-19