Suzuki RM-Z450 - Installation

18-17 FRONT FORK AND STEERING
INSTALLATION
• Install the front fork with the upper surface

T of the outer tube
positioned 5.0 mm (0.20 in) from the upper surface of the
upper bracket.
• Check that the air valve

A is positioned at the front.
• Tighten the fork lower clamp bolts to the specified torque.
& Fork lower clamp bolt: 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lb-ft)
• Tighten the fork cap bolt (sub-tank) to the specified torque.
" 09941-53630 : Front fork top cap wrench
& Fork cap bolt: 34 N·m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.5 lb-ft)
• Tighten the fork upper clamp bolts to the specified torque.
& Fork upper clamp bolt: 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
Check that the air valve is positioned at the front.
• Install the handlebars. (!18-23)
• Install the front wheel. (!16-6)
• Install the brake caliper. (!17-9)
• Install the fork protector.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Front fork (!2-32)
• Steering (!2-33)
• Wiring harness, cable and hose routing
(!20-19, -21, -24, -25, -27)
5.0 mm
(0.20 in)
5.0 mm
(0.20 in)