Suzuki RM-z450 Owner's Service Manual page 297

• Clamp the axle holder 2 with a vise. Protect the axle holder
with a rag when using a vise.
• Loosen the center bolt 3 completely with a 21 mm socket
wrench.
Clamping the axle holder too tight can damage it
which will affect riding stability.
Do not clamp the axle holder too tight.
• Compress the outer tube by hands and install the conrod
holder (special tool) between the axle holder bottom 2 and
lock-nut 4.
" 09910-20115: Conrod holder
• Hold the lock-nut with a wrench and remove the center bolt.
• Remove the push rod 5.
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