Honda 2004 CRF250X Service Manual page 320

REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
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Stake the end of the damper rod in three places as
shown, to the end nut.
Coat the damper rod with Pro-Honda HP Fork Oil
5W or equivalent. Check the rod guide case by slid-
ing it up and down fully to be sure there is no
restriction.
Coat the damper case inner surface, piston ring and
O-ring with Pro-Honda HP Fork Oil 5W or equiva-
lent, and insert the damper rod assembly carefully.
Install the stopper ring into the groove in the
damper case.
After assembling. check that the stopper ring is
seated in the groove of the damper case completely.
You should not be able to pull the damper rod out
of the damper case.
Set the shock absorber in a vise with a piece of
wood or soft jaws to avoid damage.
NOTICE
Do
not overtighten the vise and distort the damper
case.
Drive the end plate squarely and evenly into the
damper case with a plastic hammer.
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