Rear Suspension Oil Replacement - Suzuki RMX450Z Service Manual

Damper Rod / Shock Absorber Body
1) Inspect the damper rod for bends and smooth
movement. If there is anything unusual, replace the
dumper rod with a new one.
2) Inspect the following parts for wear or damage. If any
defects are found, replace defective parts with new
ones.
• Oil seal
• O-ring
• Piston ring (teflon caoting metal)
• Bamp rubber
• Shock absorber body (inner surface)
Compression Adjuster Assembly O-ring
Inspect the O-rings for wear or damage. If any defects
are found, replace the defective O-ring with a new one.
Spacer / Dust Seal
Inspect the spacers and dust seals for damage. If any
defects are found, replace the defective parts with a new
one.
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Bearing
1) Remove the spacers and dust seals.
2) Insert the spacers (1) into the bearings and inspect
them for excessive play and smooth movement. If
excessive play is noted, replace the bearing with a
new one.

Rear Suspension Oil Replacement

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WARNING
!
Use of flammable gas for pressuring the rear
shock absorber unit can be hazardous.
Flammable gas such as gas welding oxygen
can cause a fire hazard. Use nitrogen gas. If
nitrogen gas is not available, compressed air
free from water can be substituted.
CAUTION
!
Riding the motorcycle with abnormal gas
pressure can damage the rear shock
absorber unit. Low gas pressure can result in
oil leakage. Abnormal gas pressure cannot
provide normal rear shock absorber unit
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performance. Be sure to fill the rear shock
absorber unit to the specified pressure.
Rear Suspension:
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