Suzuki RM-Z250 Service Manual

REAR SUSPENSION 19-11
• Slowly draw the damper rod assembly 6 until the O-ring 7
on the seal case 4 is seen.
• Draw out the seal case 4.
• Cut the special tool and set it to the circlip groove A of shock
absorber body.
NOTE:
* Cut the special tool so that the clearance on its cutting surface
become 1 mm and less when the special tool is set to the cir-
clip groove A.
* The tapered side B of special tool faces shock absorber body
side.
 09943-02810: Rear cushion guard ring
• Extract the damper rod assembly 6 from the shock absorber
body.
• Remove the special tool.
NOTE:
The special tool is not necessary when reassembling.
a 1 mm and less
• Inspect the oil seal and O-rings.
• Inspect the damper rod for bends and scratches.
• Inspect the inner surface of the body.
• Inspect the piston ring 8, back up rings 9 and packing 0 on
the piston.
• Replace the O-rings with new ones.
• Replace the piston ring 8, back up rings 9 and packing 0 by
cutting off the old ones and putting new ones onto the piston if
necessary.
REASSEMBLY
• Apply the rear suspension oil to the O-rings, piston ring, back
up rings and packing.
• Insert the damper rod assembly 1 and fit a new circlip 2.
• Pull up the damper rod assembly 1 until it is stopped by the
circlip 2.
• Fit the stopper to the shock absorber body.
• Fill the specified rear suspension oil in the rear shock
absorber. (19-8)
REAR SUSPENSION OIL SS-25 or equivalent
 Oil capacity: 383 ml (13.0/13.5 US/Imp oz)
• Reinstall the compression adjuster assembly. (19-9)
• Pressure the rear shock absorber unit with nitrogen gas to
784 kPa (8.0 kgf/cm
2
, 113.8 psi). (19-9)
• Reassemble the spring and adjust the spring set length.
(19-4, -5)
• Tighten the valve cap.
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Suzuki RM-Z250 Specifications

General

Brand	Suzuki
Model	RM-Z250
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English