Suzuki DR-Z400S 2001 Service Manual page 151

6-12 CHASSIS
Remove the dust seal 1 and stopper ring 2.
Place the front fork in a vise with soft jaws.
NOTE:
Clamp the right front fork axle holder and the left front fork brake
caliper bracket using the vise.
Do not over tighten the vise or the outer tube will be
damaged.
Remove the damper rod bolt using the special tool.
09940-54821: Front fork inner rod holder
Remove the damper rod 3 and rebound spring 4.
Slowly pull out the inner tube.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the inner tube.
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