Oil Replacement - Suzuki RM-z450 Owner's Service Manual

19-7 REAR SUSPENSION

OIL REPLACEMENT

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
• Following tools and equipment are required to perform oil
replacement.
1 Screwdriver or small punch
2 Vise*
3 Drain Pan
4 Oil can
5 Beaker
6 Specified Shock Oil (SS25)
* Not shown in the illustration
OIL REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
• Remove the rear shock absorber unit from the frame
(!19-3), clean and dry it.
• Remove the spring from the rear shock absorber unit.
(!19-4)
NOTE:
Inspect the rear shock absorber unit for oil leakage.
Turn the rebound damping force adjuster screw counterclock-
wise until it stops so that the rear suspension oil can be poured
easily.
• Remove the valve cap. Press the valve with a screwdriver to
bleed out nitrogen gas.
Releasing high pressure gas from the rear shock
absorber unit can be hazardous.
Never perform any servicing until the nitrogen gas
pressure has been released from the rear shock
absorber unit. When releasing the gas pressure, place
a rag over the gas valve and use the tip of a screw-
driver etc. to press the valve. Do not use your finger to
depress the gas valve, and direct the valve away from
your face and body.
7 Rags
8 Nitrogen tank
9 Filler Hose and Nozzle
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