Disassembly - Suzuki RM 250 2003 Owner's Service Manual

15-12 FRONT FORK AND STEERING

DISASSEMBLY

• Set rebound and compression damper settings to the mini-
mum settings (softest) before disassembling. Record the set-
ting before turning the adjuster.
• Thoroughly clean the fork before disassembly.
Scratches or other damage on the inner tube or on the
oil seal lip will cause oil leak.
Avoid scratching or damaging the inner tube or the oil
seal. Use a mild detergent or car wash soap and
sponge out dirt with plenty of water.
• Clamp the outer tube with a vise. Protect the outer tube with a
rag when using a vise.
• Loosen and remove the fork cap bolt (sub-tank) from the outer
tube and slowly slide down the outer tube.
$ 09941-53630: Front fork top cap wrench
• Place a drain pan under the front fork and drain fork oil.
NOTE:
Face the oil hole A on the sub-tank downward.
• Raise the outer tube and temporarily install the fork cap bolt
1 (sub-tank) to the outer tube.
CAUTION