Kawasaki KX250F - Owner's Manual - page 122
121
j
A. Piston Rod
B. About 20 mm (0.79 in.)
C. Left Front Fork Base Valve Assembly
D. Left Front Fork Cylinder Unit
E. Oil Hole
•
Hold the top plug wrench (special tool: 57001
-1645) with a vise.
•
Holding the left front fork cylinder unit with the top
plug wrench (special tool: 57001-1645), torque
the left front fork base valve assembly.
A. Top Plug Wrench (Special Tool: 57001-1645)
B. Left Front Fork Base Valve Assembly
C. Left Front Fork Cylinder Unit
D. Vise
Tightening Torque
Left Front Fork Base Valve Assembly:
30 N·m (3.1 kgf·m, 22 ft·lb)
NOTE
○
Check if the locknut is completely screwed onto
the piston rod.
•
Protect the piston rod end with a heavy cloth to
prevent piston rod thread damage.
•
Hold the left front fork cylinder unit at the upright
position and slowly pump the piston rod several
times about 100 mm (3.94 in.).