Honda CRF450X 2005 Service Manual page 367

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Stake the end of the damper rod in three places as
shown, to the end nut.
Coat the damper rod with Pro Honda HP Fork Oi l 5W
or equivalent. Check the rod guide case by sliding it
up and down fully to be sure there is no restriction.
Coat the damper case inner surface, piston ring and
O-ring with Pro Honda HP Fork Oil 5W or equivalent,
and insert the damper rod assembly carefully.
Install the stopper ring into the groove in the
damper case.
After assembling, check that the stopper ring is
seated in the groove of the damper case completely.
You shou ld not be able to pull the damper rod out
of the damper case.
Set the shock absorber in a vise with a piece of
wood or soft jaws to avoid damage.
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NOTICE
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Do not over-tighten rhe vise and distort the damper
case.
Drive the end plate squarely and evenly into the
damper case with a plastic hammer.
REAR WHEEL/ SUSPENSION
END NUT
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END PLATE
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