Spring Change - Suzuki RM-Z250 Owner's Manual

3-8 MACHINE TUNING

SPRING CHANGE

• Remove the front forks. (4-72)
• Thoroughly clean the fork before disassembly.
Scratches or other damage on the inner tube or on the
oil seal lip will cause oil leakage.
Use a mild detergent or car wash soap and sponge out
dirt with plenty of water.
• Remove the fork cap bolt and drain fork oil. (4-73)
• Loosen the center bolt completely. (4-74)
• Compress the outer tube by hands and install the piston
holder (special tool) between the axle holder 1 and lock-nut
2.
 09910-20115: Piston holder
• Hold the lock-nut 2 with a wrench and remove the center bolt
3.
• Remove the push rod. (4-75)
• Remove the damper rod assembly and fork spring. (4-76)
• Hold the front fork inverted position for more than 20 minutes
the allow the fork oil to fully drain. (3-6)
• Force out the remaining oil using compressed air completely.
(3-6)
NOTICE