Honda CRF450X 2005 Service Manual page 358

REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
Depress the
Put a suitable tool on the chambe r cap and push it
chamber cap jU51
i n by lightly tapping on the tool with a plastic ham-
rhe minimum
mer until you have good access to the stop ring.
amount for stopper
ring access.
To avoid d8fTJ8gmg
the inside surfaces
of the reservoir,
cover the
screwdrivar with
a
shop towel.
15-16
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the threads of the gas valve,
install the valve cap before depressing the chambe r
cap.
Two small screwdrivers and a shop towel are
required to remove the stopper ring.
The stopper ring groove in the reservoir is ramped
toward the inside to give the stopper ring a square
shoulder on which to seat secu rely.
To remove the stoppe r ring, first push one end of
the stopper r ing out of its groove, then slip the sec-
ond screwdriver between the stopper ring and the
reservoir to act as a ramp.
Now, use the other screwdriver to p ull the stopper
r ing completely out.
• Check the stopper ring groove for burrs. Remove
any bu rrs with a fine emery cloth before pulling
the damper rod out of the case.
Set the shock absorber in a vise with a piece of
wood o r soft jaws to avoid damage.
Using a suitable squeeze bottle, fi ll the reservoir
with t he recommen ded shock oil.
RECOMMENDED SHOCK OIL:
Pro Honda HP Fork Oil 5W or equivalent
Slowly pump the damper rod until no air bubbles
appear in the valve core hole, then pull the damper
rod all the way out.
Install the valve core securely.
Wea r protective clothing and a face gua rd 10 protect
your eyes and face i n case the chamber cap pops
out Quickly and forcibly.
Remove the chamber cap and bladder following the
procedure below:
NOTE:
• The chamber cap will be removed with hydraulic
pressure so its force ca n be significant consider-
ing the air in the bladder.
1. Wrap the shop towel around the chamber cap.
Compress the damper rod slowly, to force the
chamber cap out.
SUITABLE TOOL VALVE CAP
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SCREWDRIVERS
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STOPPER RING
SHOP TOWEl
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SHOCK OIL
VALVE CORE
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