Honda CRF450R 2009 Service Manual page 429

FRONT WHEEUSUSPENSION/STEERING
Remove the damper rod side spherical bearing (page
14-66).
Remove the snap ring from the damper case groove.
Remove
the snap ring from
the damper rod as shown.
Carefully pull the damper rod and rod guide with the
O-ring out of the damper case.
Check the following :
~
Rod guide for abnormal scratches
- Damper piston ring for fatigue or damage
- Damper case inner surface for abnormal scratches
Replace the damper case
jf
necessary.
Replace the damper rod as an assembly if necessary.
'09 shown:
SNAP RING
SNAP RING
DAMPER ROD
'09 shown:
ROO
a-RING
ROO GUIDE
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