Honda CRF450R Owner's Manual page 86

6. SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
Remove the push rod from the fork damper.
Remove the special tool or mechanic's stopper tool
between the axle holder and lock nut while applying
pressure to the fork cap.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage the lock nut and fork cen-
ter bolt hole.
(1) PUSH ROD (3) TOOL
(2) LOCK NUT (4) AXLE HOLDER
Remove the fork damper from the outer tube and fork
damper from the fork.
Remove the fork from the vise.
Remove the fork spring from the fork.
(1) SPRING
(2) FORK DAMPER ASSEMBLY
(3) FORK ASSEMBLY
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Damper Oil Change
CAUTION:
• Check the lock nut installation. If lock nut is re-
moved, piston rod falls in the fork damper and you
can not reassemble the fork damper.
(1) FORK CAP
(2) FORK DAMPER
(3) LOCK NUT WRENCH
Loosen the fork cap by turning the fork damper using
the special tool.
Remove the fork cap from the fork damper.
NOTE :
• Be careful not to damage the fork cap bushing.
• Do not disassemble the fork cap assembly.
Replace the fork cap as an assembly if it is dam-
aged.
(1) FORK CAP ASSEMBLY
Empty the fork oil from the fork damper by pumping
the damper rod several times.
(1) FORK DAMPER (2) OIL HOLE
(2) FORK DAMPER