Suzuki 2005 DR-Z400SMK5 Supplementary Service Manual page 18

• Remove the compression damper unit from the sub-tank.
NOTE:
Slowly compress the inner rod until it stops so that the compres-
sion damper unit can be removed easily.
• Drain the fork oil from the damper rod assembly by moving
the inner rod several strokes.
INSPECTION
CENTER BOLT
• Inspect the adjuster rod of the center bolt for damage. If it is
damaged, replace it with a new one.
• Replace the O-ring with a new one.
COMPRESSION DAMPER UNIT
• Inspect the compression damper unit for damage. If it is dam-
aged, replace it with a new one.
• Replace the O-ring with a new one.

Disassembling the compression damper unit can lead
to trouble.
Do not disassemble the compression damper unit.
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