Service Manual (KLZ1000C) — page 410 of 762

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13-18 SUSPENSION
Front Fork

• Holding the piston rod nut with a wrench [A], remove the
  top plug [B] from the piston rod.
○Place a plastic bag over the top plug to protect the top
  plug.

• Remove the fork spring compressor from the front fork.
• Washer [A]
  Remove:

   Collar [B]
   Rebound Damping Adjuster Rod [C]
   Fork Spring [D]

• Screw the rod nut [A] onto the piston rod [B] as shown.
   13 mm (0.51 in.) or more [C]

•○Drain the fork oil into a suitable container.
  Using the piston rod puller [A], pump the piston rod [B] up
  and down at least ten times to expel the oil from the fork.
  Special Tool - Fork Piston Rod Puller, M10 × 1.0: 57001
                    -1298

• Hold  the fork tube upright, press the inner tube [A] and
  the piston rod all the way down.
• Pour in the type and amount of fork oil specified.
  Suspension Oil - KHL15-10 (1 L): 44091-0004
                   KHL15-10 (4 L): 44091-0013
     Amount:
      When changing oil: Approx. 460 mL (15.6 US oz.)
      After disassembly and completely dry:
          541 ±4 mL (18.3 ±0.14 US oz.)