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2-81 2006 Softail: Chassis

INSTALLATION Insert both fork side assemblies up through the fork stem 1. and bracket (24) and upper bracket (29). Install spacer (2), fork tube plug (5) and new oil seal (3). 2. Tighten securely. Be sure one flat on each fork tube plug (5) faces toward the inside of the fork. Install slider tube cap(s) (1). Tighten to 40-60 ft-lbs (54.2- 3. 81.3 Nm). Tighten fork stem bracket pinch bolt(s) (4). 4. All but FXSTD, tighten to 30-35 ft-lbs (40.7-47.5 a. Nm). On FXSTD models, apply LOCTITE ANTI-SEIZE to b. threads and tighten to 35-40 ft-lbs (47.5-54.2 Nm). Check steering head bearing adjustment if fork stem was 5. removed. See 1.17 STEERING

SPECIALTY TOOL

Fork seal installer Install damper tube rings (22). Place damper tube spring (20) on damper tube (15). Insert damper tube into fork Insert spring (7) into slider tube (8), tapered side toward damper tube, and push bottom of damper tube (15) through the opening at the bottom end of the fork tube. Place lower stop (21) over end of damper tube (15). Position slider tube (8) and damper tube (15) in slider (12). Hold the assembly in place by exerting pressure on the spring and install socket screw (13) with washer (14). Place upper bushing (16), seal spacer (17) and a new seal (18) (in that order) over fork slider (12). Be sure that the flanged

ASSEMBLY PART NO. tube (8). Install retaining ring (11). 34634). See 1.20 FRONT FORK OIL.

HOME HD-34634 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.