V45 FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION HEX WRENCH (6 mm) 07917-3230000 OR COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE Hold the fork slider in a vise with soft jaws or a shop towel. Remove the socket bolt with a hex wrench. NOTE: Temporarily install the spring and fork bolt if difficulty is encountered in removing the bolt. The piston and rebound spring can be removed from the right fork. Remove the dust seal and snap ring. SNAP RING PLIERS 07914-3230001 SNAP RING OR COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE IN U.S.A. Pull the fork tube out until resistance from the slider bushing is felt. Then move it in and out, tapping the bushing lightly until the fork tube separates from the slider. The slider bushing will be forced out by the fork tube bushing. Remove the oil lock piece from inside the slider. FORK SLIDER FORK TUBE 255 Date of Issue: January, 1982 0 HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. 15-27