Suzuki RM-Z450 - Page 306

18-15 FRONT FORK AND STEERING
• Clamp the axle holder with a vise. Protect the axle holder with
a rag when using a vise.
• Compress the outer tube by hands and install the conrod
holder (special tool) between the axle holder bottom and lock-
nut.
" 09910-20115: Conrod holder
• Insert the push rod into the inner rod.
• Replace the O-ring with a new one.
• Apply fork oil to the O-ring.
• Insert the shaped projection

C of center bolt into the
push rod

D.
• Slowly tighten the center bolt until resistance is felt and check
the clearance between the lock-nut and center bolt to provide
1 mm (0.04 in) and more.
• Turn the lock-nut counterclockwise until it contacts with the
center bolt.
• With the lock-nut held immovable using a wrench, tighten the
lock-nut/center bolt to the specified torque.
& Lock-nut/center bolt: 22 N·m (2.2 kgf-m, 16.0 lb-ft)
• With the outer tube compressed by hands, remove the special
tool.
# WARNING
Clamping the axle holder too tight can damage it
which will affect riding stability.
Do not clamp the axle holder too tight.
1 mm (0.04 in)
and more