Honda CRF450R 2009 Service Manual page 425

FRONT WHEEUSUSPENSIONfSTEERING
Inslalithe steering damper with its "UP mark fa cing up
and front as shown.
• Check thallhe stopper ring side of the damper rod is
facing toward the front.
'09· '12: Instatl the collar and new steering damper bolts.
BOLTS
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After
'12: Instatl the connector slay. collar and new steering
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damper bolts. r
Tighten the steering damper bolts to the specified
torque.
TORQUE : 20 N' m (2.0 kgf' m, 15Ibf·ft)
Raise the front wheel off the ground by placing a
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Measure the
damper rod I6ngth
with the -inside-
Jaws of
a
vemier
caliper.
worKsland or equivalent under the engine.
Check thai the steering moves smoothly from side-to-
side,
Inslallthe number plate (page 3-6).
INSPECTION
Remove the sleering damper (page 14-64).
Visually inspect the steering damper for wear or
damage.
Check the follOWIng :
- Damper case for deformation or oil leakage
- Damper rod for bending or damage
Replace the damper
case
or damper rod if necessary.
Fully extend and compress the damper rod by hand .
Release the damper rod then check that it extends to its
maximum length.
STANDARD (maximum length) :
117.55 - 118.35
mm
(4.628 - 4.659
In)
Check the damper rod for smooth operation ,
If
the
damper rod operation is not smooth, check the
damper rod for bends or damage.
If the damper rod does not extend to maximum.
disassemble the steering damper (page 14·67).
Check the spherical bearings for wear or damage.
Move the spherical bearing with your finger. The
'09 shown :
spherical bearing should move smoothly and quietly. SPHERICAL BEARING
Replace the spherical bearing if it does not move
smoothly or quietly.
Inslall the steering damper (page 14-64).
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DAMPER ROD
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