Suzuki drz 400E Service Manual page 147

6-16 CHASSIS
PISTON ROD LOCKNUT AND FORK SPRING
Install the piston rod locknut to the lowest position.
Install the fork spring.
NOTE:
The end of the fork spring with the smaller inside diameter should
be at the bottom of the front fork.
Install a washer 1.
Pull up the piston rod using the special tool.
09940-52841: Front fork inner rod holder
Compress the spring and then insert the special tool between
the locknut and washer.
Slowly turn the cap bolt by hand until it is seated on the lock-
nut.
Tighten the locknut to the specified torque while holding the
cap bolt.
09940-94922: Front fork stopper plate
Front fork inner rod locknut:
NOTE:
Before installing the cap bolt turn the rebound damping force
adjuster to the softest position.
22 N·m (2.2 kgf-m, 16.0 lb-ft)
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