Honda CRF450X 2005 Service Manual page 366

REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
Apply shock oil to a new O-ring, and install it to the
rod guide case.
Install the special tool onto the damper rod.
TOOL:
Slider guide, 16 mm 07PMG-KZ40100
not available in
U.S.A.
Carefully install the rod guide case with the rebound
rubber facing up, over the damper rod.
Remove the special tool.
The valve
Install the valve stopper and compression valves
arrangement and
onto the damper rod.
number of valves
may vary from
Those shown.
Note the insTaliarion
direction of the
piston valves.
15-24
Install the piston onto the damper rod.
Install the rebound valves with their polished sur-
faces facing down.
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NOTICE
I
Be careful not to bind the valves when installing the
piston onto the damper rod. Also, check that they
are concentric with the damper rod.
Install the valve stopper.
Set the lower shock mount in a vise with a piece of
wood or soft jaws to avoid damage.
Instal l and tighten a new damper rod end nut to the
specified torque.
TORQUE:
37 N'm (3.8 kgf·m, 27 Ibf·ftj
SLIDER GU IDE
O-RING
114111
ROD
"
;.
COMPRESSION VALVES
VALVE STOPPER
o
REBOUND VALVES