Damper Oil Change - Honda CRF250R Owner's Manual

(24)
(31)
(30)
(29)
(24) axle holder (30) piston base
(29) fork center bolt (31) fork center bolt lock nut
21. Remove the push rod (32) from the fork
damper.
22. Remove the piston base (30) or mechanic's
stopper tool between the axle holder (24) and
fork center bolt lock nut (31) while pushing the
fork damper.
NOTICE
Be careful not to damage the lock nut and fork
center bolt hole.
(24)
(31)
(24) axle holder (31) fork center bolt lock nut
(30) piston base (32) push rod
23. Remove the fork damper assembly (33) from
the fork assembly (34).
Remove the fork from the vise.
Remove the fork spring (35), spring retainer
(36) and collar/washer (37) from the fork
assembly. Remove the O-ring (38).
NOTICE
Do not attempt to separate the fork assembly and
drop the axle holder out from the outer tube, which
can damage the guide bushings (39).
To avoid damage, hold both the outer tube and
slider.
(39)
NO GOOD
(39) guide bushings
(37)
(36)
(30)
(35)
(32)
(34)
(33) fork damper assembly (36) spring retainer
(34) fork assembly (37) collar/washer
(35) fork spring (38) O-ring
Front Suspension Adjustments

Damper Oil Change

1. Place the fork damper (1) in a vise with a piece
of wood or soft jaws to avoid damage.
NOTICE
Over-tightening the vise can damage the fork
damper.
2. Loosen the fork cap assembly (2) while
holding the fork damper (1) using the lock nut
wrench (3).
• Lock nut wrench
(2)
(33)
(1) fork damper
(2) fork cap assembly
(38)
Adjustments for Competition
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(1)
(3)
(3) lock nut wrench
(cont'd)
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