Honda CRF450R 2009 Service Manual page 457

Depress the Put a sUitable tool on the chamber cap, and push
it in
chamber cap just
by lightly lapping on the 1001 with a plastic hammer until
the minimum
you have good access to the stopper ring.
amount for stopper
ring access.
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NOTICE
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To avoid damaging the threads of the gas valve, install
the valve cap before depressing the chamber cap.
REAR WHEEUSUSPENSION
SUITABLE TOOL VALVE CAP
STOPPER RING
Two small screwdrivers and shop towel are required to
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remove the stopper ring.
To avoid damaging
the inside surfaces
of the reservoir,
coverrhe
screwdriver with
a
shop towel.
The stopper ring groove in the reservoir is ramped
toward the inside to give the stopper ring a square
shoulder on which to seat securely.
To
remove
the stopper ring, first push one end of the
stopper ring oul of its groove ,
then slip the second
screwdriver between the stopper ring and reservoir to
act as a ramp.
Now, use the other screwdriver to pull the stopper ring
completely oul.
Check the stopper ring groove for burrs.
STOPPER RING SHOP TOWEL
Remove any burrs with a fine emery cloth before L _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ -'
removing the chamber cap out of the reservoir.
Set the shock absorber upper mount in a vise with a
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piece of wood or soft jaws to avoid damage.
Using a suitable squeeze bottle, fill the reservoir wi th
the recommended shock oil.
RECOMM ENDED SHOCK OIL :
KHV10·K2C (KYB j
Slowly pump the damper rod until no air bubbles appear
in the valve core hole, then pull the damper rod all the
way out.
Install the valve core securely.
Wear protective clothing and a face guard 10 protect
your eyes and face in case the chamber cap pops out
quickly and forcibly.
Remove the chamber cap and bladder following the
procedure below:
The chamber cap will be removed with hydraulic
pressure so its force can be slgnificanl considering
the air in the bladder.
1. Wrap the shop towel around the chamber cap.
Compress the damper rod slowly 10 force the
chamber cap out.
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