Honda crf250r 2012 Owner's Manual page 126

3. Install the collar (3) to the C-ring (4) of the
fork damper assembly (5) as shown.
Install the washer (6) and spring retainer (7)
to the fork damper assembly.
Make sure the black side of the washer is
seated on the collar side.
(7)
(6)
(5)
(4)
(3) (3)
(3) collar (6) washer
(4) C-ring (7) spring retainer
(5) fork damper assembly
4. Blow out the oil completely off the fork
spring (8) using compressed air.
Install the fork spring to the fork damper
assembly (5).
Install the fork damper assembly to the fork
assembly (1).
(4)
(1) fork assembly
(5) fork damper assembly
Front Suspension Adjustments
5. Place the lower end (axle holder) of the slider
in a vise with a piece of wood or soft jaws to
avoid to damage.
NOTICE
Over-tightening the vise can damage the axle
holder.
(5)
6. Push out the fork damper piston rod from the
axle holder of the slider by pushing the fork
(8)
damper.
Apply pressure to the fork damper and insert
the piston base (9) or mechanic's stopper tool
between the axle holder and fork center bolt
lock nut (2).
Measure the thread length again.
(1)
Standard: 0.43 – 0.51 in (11 – 13 mm)
7. Install the push rod (10) into the fork damper
(8) fork spring
piston rod until it stops.
8. Apply fork oil to new O-ring (11) and install
it to the fork center bolt (12).
Install the fork center bolt to the fork damper
piston rod. Tighten the fork center bolt fully
by hand.
(2) fork center bolt lock nut (11) O-ring (new)
(9) piston base
(10) push rod
(9)
(10)
(12)
(2)
(11)
(12) fork center bolt
(cont'd)
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