Installation - Suzuki RM-Z450 Owner's Service Manual

INSTALLATION

• Install the front fork with the line T aligned with the upper sur-
face of the upper bracket.
• Check that the air valve A is positioned at the front.
• Tighten the fork lower clamp bolts to the specified torque.
& Fork lower clamp bolt: 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lb-ft)
• Tighten the fork cap bolt (sub-tank) to the specified torque.
& Fork cap bolt: 35 N·m (3.5 kgf-m, 25.5 lb-ft)
" 09941-53630: Front fork top cap wrench
• Tighten the fork upper clamp bolts to the specified torque.
& Fork upper clamp bolt: 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
Check that the air valve is positioned at the front.
• Install the handlebars. (!17-24)
• Install the front wheel. (!15-6)
• Install the brake caliper. (!16-9)
• Install the fork protectors, brake hose guide and protector
guides.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Front fork (!2-33)
• Steering (!2-34)
• Wire, cable and hose routing (!19-19, -20, -26, -28)
FRONT FORK AND STEERING 17-17