Suzuki RM-Z450 Service Manual

18-11 FRONT FORK AND STEERING
REASSEMBLY
INNER TUBE
• Apply fork oil to the oil seal lip and the dust seal.
• Cover the inner tube with a plastic film.
• Install the following parts to the inner tube:
New dust seal
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1
Stopper ring
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2
New oil seal
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3
NOTE:
The side of the oil seal that has a mark should face the dust
seal.
• Remove the plastic film and then install the seal retainer
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4,
guide bushing
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5 and slide bushing
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6.
• Clean the parts and keep them free from dust.
NOTE:
Inspect the bushings for burrs. If there is a burr, remove it with a
knife, taking care not to peel off the teflon coating. If the bush-
ings have a large crack or excessive play after installing them,
replace them with new ones.
• Insert the inner tube into the outer tube.
• Install a new oil seal
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3 with the special tool until the stopper
ring groove of the outer tube can be seen.
" 09940-52861: Front fork oil seal installer set
• Attach the stopper ring securely to the stopper ring groove of
the outer tube.
CAUTION
Clean all fork parts before reassembling.
Replace the O-rings, oil seal and dust seal with new
ones.
Apply specified front fork oil when installing the O-
rings, slide bushing, guide bushing, damper unit and
sliding parts.
CAUTION
Scratches on the oil seal lip can cause oil leaks.
When installing the seals, place a plastic film over the
bushing attachment groove and edges of the inner
tube to avoid damaging the seals’ lip.

Suzuki RM-Z450 Specifications

General

Brand	Suzuki
Model	RM-Z450
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English