Honda 450X 2005 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook page 116

Front Suspension Adjustments
19.Push out the fork center bolt (27) from the
axle holder (26) of the slider by pushing the
fork damper. While the fork center bolt (27)
is pushed out, install the piston base (28) or
mechanic's stopper tool between the axle
holder (26) and lock nut (29).
20.Make the mechanic's stopper tool out of a thin
piece of steel (1.0 mm thick) as shown if you
do not have the special tool.
55 mm
25 mm
R7.55
– 7.6 mm
21.Hold the lock nut (29) and remove the fork
center bolt (27) from the fork damper.
NOTICE
Do not remove the lock nut from the fork damper
piston rod. If the lock nut is removed, the piston
rod will fall in the fork damper and you can not
reassemble the fork damper.
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Adjustments for Competition
(28)
(26)
(26) axle holder (28) piston base
(27) fork center bolt (29) lock nut
22.Remove the push rod (30) from the fork
damper.
23.Remove the piston base or mechanic's stopper
tool between the axle holder (26) and lock nut
(29) while applying pressure to the fork
damper.
NOTICE
Be careful not to damage the lock nut and fork
center bolt hole.
(29)
(26) axle holder (30) push rod
(29) lock nut
24.Remove the fork damper assembly (31) from
the fork assembly (32).
(29)
Remove the fork from the vise.
Remove the fork spring (33) from the fork.
(27)
(31) fork damper assembly
(32) fork assembly
(26)
(30)
(31)
(33)
(32)
(33) fork spring