Yamaha WR450F(R) Owner's Service Manual page 262

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21. Measure:
Distance a
G
Out of specification → Turn into the
locknut.
Distance a:
20 mm (0.79 in) or more
Between damper rod 1 top and
locknut 2 top.
22. Loosen:
Rebound damping adjuster 1
G
NOTE:
Loosen the rebound damping adjuster finger
G
tight.
Record the set position of the adjuster (the
G
amount of turning out the fully turned in posi-
tion).
23. Install
Cushion rubber 1
G
Washer 2
G
Spacer 3
G
To cap bolt 4.
NOTE:
Install the cushion rubber with its smaller
dia.end a facing the cap bolt.
24. Install:
Push rod 1
G
Fork spring 2
G
NOTE:
Install the fork spring with the damper rod 3
G
pulled up.
After installing the fork spring, hold the
G
damper rod end so that it will not go down.
25. Install:
Cap bolt 1
G
Fully tighten the cap bolt onto the
damper rod by hand.
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