Page 432 - 2019 SHOP MANUAL CRF1000/A/D

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FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
Install the socket bolt [1] with a new sealing washer [2].
[1]/[2]
Hold the axle holder in a vise with soft jaws or a shop
towel.
Tighten the center bolt to the specified torque.
TORQUE:34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 lbf·ft)

Pour the specified amount of recommended fork fluid.
RECOMMENDED FORK FLUID:
Honda Ultra Cushion Oil 10W (SS-47)
FORK FLUID CAPACITY:
3
721 ± 2.5 cm (24.4 ± 0.1 US oz, 25.4 ± 0.1 Imp oz)

Bleed the air from the fork as follows:
[1]
1. Extend the fork, cover the top of the outer pipe [1] [3]
with your hand and compress the fork slowly.
2. Remove your hand and extend the fork slowly.
Repeat above procedure 2 or 3 times. [2]
3. Install the special tool to the fork damper rod [2].
TOOL: [1]
Damper rod holder [3] 070MF-MBZC120
Pump the fork damper rod slowly 8 – 10 times.

Slowly push the outer pipe [1], and gently seat the dust
seal [2] onto the axle holder [3] and leave it for 5
minutes. [1]

Be sure the oil level After the oil level stabilizes, measure the oil level from
is the same in the the top of the outer pipe.
both forks.
FORK FLUID LEVEL:
95.0 mm (3.74 in)

[3] [2]

17-20