Honda 2004 CRF250X Service Manual page 311

Depress the
Put a suitable tool on the chamber cap and push it
chamber cap JUSt
in by lightly tapping on the tool with a plastic ham-
the minimum
mer until you have good access to the stopper ring.
amount for stopper
ring access.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the threads of the gas valve,
install the valve cap before depressing the chamber
cap.
REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
SUITABLE TOOL
VALVE CAP
Two small screwdrivers and a shop towel are
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required to remove the stopper ring . SCREWDRIVERS
To avoid damagrng
The stopper ring groove in the reservoir is ramped
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toward the inside to give the stopper ring a square
of the reservoir,
shou lder on which to seat securely.
colier the
screwdriver with a
shop towel.
To remove the stopper ring, first push one end of
the st opper ri ng out of its groove, then slip the sec-
ond screwdr iver between the stopper ring and the
reservoir to act as a ramp.
Now, use the other screwdriver to pull the stopper
ring completely out.
• Check the stopper ring groove for burrs. Remove
any burrs with a fine emery cloth before pulling
the damper rod out of the case.
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STOPPE R RING
SHOP TOWEL
Set the shock absorber in a vise with a piece of , - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ,
wood or soft jaws to avoid damage.
Using a suitable squeeze bottle, fill the reservoir
with the recommended shock oil.
RECOMMENDED SHOCK OIL:
Pro-Honda HP Fork Oil 5W or equivalent
Slowly pump the damper rod until no air bubbles
appear in the valve core hole, then pull the damper
rod all the way out.
Install the valve core securely.
Wear protective clothing and a face guard to protect
your eyes and face in case the chamber cap pops
out quickly and forcib ly.
Remove the chamber cap and bladder following the
procedure below:
NOTE:
• The chamber cap will be removed wi th hydraulic
pressure so its force can be significant consider-
ing the air in the bladder.
1. Wrap the shop towel around the chamber cap.
Compress the damper rod slowly, to force the
chamber cap out.
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VALVE CORE
CAP
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