Honda CRF450R 2009 Service Manual page 399

FRONT WHEEUSUSPENSION/STEERING
·09· '12: Blow Qui the oil off completely from the fork spring.
Install the fork spring into the fork assembly.
Apply recommended fork oil (page 14-33) to a new D-
ring, and install
it
to the fork damper.
Temporarily install the fork damper assembly into the
fork assembly.
Do not OV9r-llf}hlen
Set the axle holder of the fork slider in a vise with a
the vise on the
axfe
piece of
wood
or soft jaws to avoid damage.
hokier.
'09· '12: Push the fork damper out from the slider until the fork
cen ter bolt lock nul is fully exposed, and install the
piston base or mechanic's stopper tool between the
axle holder and fork center bolt lock nul.
TOOL:
Piston base
Fork rod stopper
07958·2500001 or
07AMB·KZ3A100
(U .S.A. only)
'13 - '14: Push the fork damper oul from the slider untillhe fork
center bolt lock nut is fully exposed.
Install the push rod into the piston rod until it stops.
Measure the length between the fork center bolt lock
nut end and piston rod end again.
STANDARD : 16 -18
mm
(0.6 - 0.7 In)
Install a new sealing washer to the fork center bolt.
Apply recommended fori<. oil (page 14·33) to a new O·
ring , and install it to the fork center bolt.
Install and tighten the fork center bolt fully by hand.
'09 ·'12:
FORK DAMPER
ASSEMBLY
SPRING
'13- " 4 :
FORK DAMPER
ASSEMBLY
6~ O.RI N G
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FORK ASSEMBLY
O·RING
14-39