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8.5.7.1 Servicing the carbon suspension fork
1 Remove fork.
2 Check fork for cracks, warping and damage to
the paintwork.
3 You need to distinguish between scratches on
the paintwork and impacts if the carbon
suspension fork paintwork is damaged.
Ask customer what caused the damage.
Examine damage with a magnifying glass to
see if fibres are permanently damaged.
Damage to paintwork
1 Gently sand paintwork damage with 600-grit
sandpaper.
2 Smooth edges.
3 Apply one or two coats of repair paint.
Damage from impact
There may be damage to the laminate beneath the
paintwork in the case of impact damage. The fork
may break even under light stress.
Take ebike out of service. New fork as
specified in the parts list.
The fork must be free from any defects.
4 Clean inside and exterior.
5 Grease fork.
6 Install fork.
8.5.7.2 Servicing the suspension fork
1 Remove fork.
2 Check fork for cracks, warping and damage to
the paintwork.
If there are any cracks, warping or damage to
the paintwork, remove the ebike from service.
New fork as specified in the parts list.
3 Dismantle suspension fork.
4 Lubricate dust seals and slide bushings.
5 Check torques.
6 Clean inside and exterior.
7 Grease fork.
8 Install fork.
9 Adjust suspension fork (see Section 6.3.14).
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