Suzuki RMX450Z Service Manual page 309

16) Temporarily tighten the fork cap bolt (6) (sub-tank).
17) Clamp the axle holder with a vise. Protect the axle
holder with a rag when using a vise.
WARNING
!
Clamping the axle holder too tight can
damage it which will affect riding stability.
Do not clamp the axle holder too tight.
Compress the outer tube by hands and install the
special tool between the axle holder bottom and
lock-nut.
Special tool
(B): 09910–20115 (Piston holder)
(B)
18) Insert the push rod into the inner rod (7).
19) Apply fork oil to the new O-ring (8).
: Fork Oil (FORK OIL SS-19 or equivalent)
20) Insert the projection "B" of center bolt into the push
rod "C".
7
"C"
6
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"B"
8
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21) Slowly tighten the center bolt (9) until resistance is
felt and check the clearance between the lock-nut (4)
and center bolt (9) to provide 1 mm (0.04 in) and
more.
4
"c": 1 mm (0.04 in) and more
22) Turn the lock-nut (4) counterclockwise until it
contacts with the center bolt (9).
With the lock-nut held immovable using a wrench,
tighten the lock-nut (4) center bolt (9) to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Lock-nut/center bolt (b): 22 N·m (2.2 kgf-m, 16.0
lbf-ft)
With the outer tube compressed by hands, remove
the special tool.
4
23) Tighten the center bolt (9) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Center bolt (c): 69 N·m (6.9 kgf-m, 50.0 lbf-ft)
Front Suspension: 2B-10
9
"c "
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9
(b)
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9
(c)
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