Shock Absorber Disassembly; Bladder Replacement - Honda CRF450X 2005 Service Manual

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Measure the spnng
length for
reinstallation later.
DISASSEMBLY
Set the shock absorber upper mount in a vise with a
piece of wood or soft jaws to avoid damage.
Loosen the lock nut and adjusting nut.
TOOLS:
Pin spanner
Pin sp anner A
07102-0020001 (2 req u ired) o r
89201 ·KS6·810 (2 required)
Remove the stopper ring, spring seat and spring.
BLADDER REPLACEMENT
• Set the rebou nd adjuster and comp ression
adjuster counterclockwise to the soft est position.
• Replace the bl adder when oil leaks around the
chamber cap or oil spills out w h en releasing the
nitrogen from the reservoir.
• Perform this procedure before draining the oil
from the damper.
Point the valve Depress the valve core to release the nitrogen from
away from you
ro the reservoir.
prevent debris
getting in )o1:)tJr
eye'.
AWARNING
• The chamber cap will be under significant
pressure and could ca u se serious injury.
• Release all nitrogen pressure before disas-
sembly.
• Wear protective clothing and adequate eye
protection t o prevent injury and debris
entering your eyes.
Remove the valve core.
REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
ADJUSTING NUT
NUT
STOPPER RING
CAP
CORE
15-15