Suzuki RM125 Owner's Service Manual page 188

• With the outer tube compressed by hands, remove the special
tool.
Removing the lock-nut 4 and pushing the inner rod
thread into the damper rod will damage the inner rod
oil seal.
Do not remove the lock-nut 4 from the inner rod.
• Loosen the fork cap bolt 1 (sub-tank) and remove the sub-
tank 5 along with the damper rod assembly 6.
• Remove the fork spring 7.
Disassembling the damper rod assembly can lead to
trouble.
Do not disassemble the damper rod assembly.
Do not separate the sub-tank and damper rod assem-
bly.
• Remove the dust seal 8 and the stopper ring 9.
Scratches on the inner tube could cause oil leaks.
Avoid scratching when removing.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
FRONT FORK AND STEERING 16-7