Honda Crf250l Service Manual

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REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSIONSERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
 • Raise the rear wheel off the ground by supporting the frame securely when servicing. A box or work stand is required to suppo rt
the motorcycle.
 • The shock absorber contains nitrogen under high pressu re. Do not allow fire or heat near the shock absorber.
 • Before disposal of the shock absorber, release the nitrogen (page 17-7).
 • A contaminated brake disc or pad reduces stopping power.  Discard...

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REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
COMPONENT LOCATION
88 N·m (9.0 kgf·m, 65 lbf·ft)
10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7 lbf·ft)
74 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 
55 lbf·ft)
54 N·m (5.5 kgf·m, 40 lbf·ft)
2.5 N·m (0.3 kgf·m, 1.8 lbf·ft)
44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 lbf·ft)
1.2 N·m (0.1 kgf·m, 0.9 lbf·ft)
88 N·m (9.0 kgf·m, 65 lbf·ft)
44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 lbf·ft) 

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REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
REAR WHEEL
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Loosen the axle nut [1].
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by placing a work
stand or box under the frame.
Loosen the lock nuts [2] and turn in the drive chain
adjusters [3] completely.
Remove the axle nut and right drive chain adjuster plate
[4].
Push the wheel forward and derail the drive chain [1]
from the driven sprocket.
Remove the following:
–Axle [2]
– Left chain adjuster plate [3]
– Rear wheel
– Side collars [4]
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REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
Disassemble and assemble the rear wheel as following illustration.
BEARING REPLACEMENT
Install the remover head [1] into the bearing.
From the opposite side of the wheel, install the bearing
remover shaft [2] and drive the bearing out of the wheel
hub.
Remove the distance collar and drive out the other
bearing.
Pack new bearing cavities with grease.
Drive in a new right side (brake disc side) bearing [1]
squarely with the sealed side...

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REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSIONWHEEL CENTER ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the hub position so t hat the distance from the
right end surface [1] of the hub center to the side of rim
[2] is within the following specification as shown.
Tighten the spokes in 2 or 3 progressive steps.
SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by placing a work
stand or box under the frame.
Remove the sub-frame (page 2-12).
Remove the upper mounting nut [1] and bolt [2].
Remove the lower...

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REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
SHOCK ABSORB ER DISPOSAL 
PROCEDURE
Center punch the damper case to mark the drilling point
as shown.
Wrap the shock absorber [1] inside a plastic bag.
Support the shock absorber upright in a vise as shown.
Through the open end of the  bag, insert a hand drill
with a sharp 3 mm drill bit.
 • Point the drill hole away  from you to prevent debris
getting in your eyes.
Hold the bag around the hand drill and briefly run it
inside the bag; this will inflate the...

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REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSIONDISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
Disassemble and assemble the shock linkage as
following illustration.
 • Install the swingarm side  shock arm dust seals to the
specified depth.
 • Install other dust seals until they  are fully seated on the bearings.
INSPECTION
Inspect the following parts for damage, abnormal wear,
deformation or crack.
–Collars
– Shock arm
– Needle bearings
– Shock link
BEARING REPLACEMENT
SHOCK ARM
Press the shock absorber and shock link side needle...

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REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
Press the swingarm side needle bearings [1] out of the
shock arm using the special tool.
Apply grease to the needle rollers of new bearings [1].
Carefully press each needle bearing in the pivot until
the depth from the arm outer surface is 5.8 – 6.2 mm
(0.23 – 0.24 in).
Apply grease to the needle rollers of new bearings [1].
Carefully press each needle bearing in the pivot until
the depth from the arm outer surface is 8.8 – 9.2 mm
(0.35 – 0.36 in).
SHOCK...

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REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
Apply grease to the needle rollers of new bearings.
Carefully press the needle bearing in the pivot until the
depth from the link outer surface is 5.8 – 6.2 mm (0.23 –
0.24 in).
SWINGARM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Remove the following:
– Rear wheel (page 17-4)
– Drive chain guide (page 17-12)
Remove the shock arm-to-swi ngarm nut [1], washer [2]
and bolt [3].
Remove the screws [1] and brake hose guides [2].
Remove the bolts [1] and drive chain case [2].
Press in...

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REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
Remove the swingarm pivot nut [1].
Remove the swingarm pivot bolt [2], then remove the
swingarm from the frame.
Remove the swingarm dust seal caps [1].
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
 • Apply thin coat of grease to the pivot bolt outersurface.
 • Apply grease to the dust seal cap lips and fill the gap between the caps, collar and needle bearings with
grease.
 • Align the drive chain case slot with the swingarm hook.
 • Apply engine oil to...