Suzuki RM 250 2003 Owner's Service Manual page 184

• Vise the rear shock absorber unit in inverted position.
• Depress the bump rubber fully to protect the damper rod from
the tool.
• Evenly hammer the stopper 1 with the screwdriver or equiva-
lent and remove it from the rear shock absorber body.
• Depress the seal case 2 with the screwdriver until the circlip
3 is fully exposed.
• Remove the circlip 3.
NOTE:
Avoid scratching the inner surface of the shock absorber body to
avoid oil leaks.
• Extract the damper rod assembly from the shock absorber
body.
• Inspect the oil seal and O-rings.
• Inspect the damper rod for bends and scratches.
• Inspect the inner surface of the body.
• Inspect the "teflon coating metal" on the piston.
• Replace O-rings with new ones.
• Replace the "teflon coating metal" by cutting off the old one
and sliding the new one onto the piston if necessary.
REAR SUSPENSION 16-15