Damper Oil Change - Honda CRF450R 2009 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook

(23)
(30) (28)
(23) axle holder (29) piston base
(28) fork center bolt (30) fork center bolt lock nut
21. Remove the push rod (31) from the fork damper.
22. Remove the piston base (29) or mechanic's
stopper tool between the axle holder (23) and
fork center bolt lock nut (30) while pushing
the fork damper.
NOTICE
Be careful not to damage the lock nut and fork
center bolt hole.
(23)
(30)
(23) axle holder (30) fork center bolt lock nut
(29) piston base (31) push rod
23. Remove the fork damper assembly (32) from
the fork assembly (33).
(29)
Remove the fork from the vise.
Remove the fork spring (34) and spring
retainer (35) from the fork assembly. Remove
the O-ring (36).
NOTICE
Do not attempt to separate the fork assembly and
drop the axle holder out from the outer tube,
which can damage the guide bushings (37).
To avoid damage, hold both the outer tube and
silder.
(37) guide bushings
(29)
(31)
(32) fork damper assembly
(33) fork assembly
(34) fork spring
(37)
NO GOOD
(32) (35)
(34)
(36)
(33)
(35) spring retainer
(36) O-ring
Front Suspension Adjustments

Damper Oil Change

1. Place the fork damper (1) in a vise with a
piece of wood or soft jaws to avoid damage.
NOTICE
Over-tighten the vice can damage the axle holder.
2. Loosen the fork cap assembly (2) while
holding the fork damper (1) using the
following tools:
• Fork cap bolt holder, 36 mm (3)
• Lock nut wrench (4)
(1)
(3) (2)
(4)
(1) fork damper (3) fork cap bolt holder, 36 mm
(2) fork cap assembly (4) lock nut wrench
Adjustments for Competition
070MB-MEN0100
070MA-MEN0100
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