Kawasaki KX250F - Owner's Manual - page 136
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A. Top Plug Wrench (Special Tool: 57001-1645)
B. Axle Holder Bottom
C. Locknut
•
Remove the front fork from the fork spring com-
pressor (special tool: 57001-1771) with care not
to drop the top plug wrench (special tool: 57001
-1645), and hold the axle holder with a vise.
NOTE
○
Protect the axle holder with a soft jaw or heavy
cloth when using a vise.
WARNING
If the axle holder is not securely clamped, the
front fork assembly may come out of the vise
when compressed, which could cause an ac-
cident resulting in injury. However, clamp-
ing the axle holder too tightly can damage it
which will affect riding stability. Use protec-
tive aluminum covers on the jaws of the vise
and do not tighten the vise excessively.
•
Remove the right front fork bottom plug while hold-
ing the locknut with a wrench.
A. Wrench
B. Right Front Fork Bottom Plug
•
Reset the front fork on the fork spring compressor
(special tool: 57001-1771) with care not to drop
the top plug wrench (special tool: 57001-1645).