Suzuki RM-Z250 Owner's Manual page 153

• Hold the fork body and loosen the front fork lower clamp bolts
A.
• Remove the front fork.
DISASSEMBLY
• Set rebound and compression damper settings to the mini-
mum settings (softest) before disassembling. Record the set-
ting before turning the adjuster.
• Thoroughly clean the fork before disassembly.
Scratches or other damage on the inner tube or on the
oil seal lip will cause oil leakage.
Use a mild detergent or car wash soap and sponge out
dirt with plenty of water.
• Clamp the outer tube 2 with a vise. Protect the outer tube
with a rag when using a vise.
• Loosen and remove the fork cap bolt 1 (sub-tank) from the
outer tube with the special tool and slowly slide down the
outer tube.
 09941-53630: Front fork cap socket wrench (50 mm)
Clamping the outer tube too tight can damage it which
will affect riding stability.
Do not clamp the outer tube too tight.
NOTICE
 WARNING
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 4-73