How To Rebuild The Rear Shock Absorber On Your 2009 – 2010 Honda CRF450R
The Tools You Will Need To Service Your Shock Are:
- Bladder Removal Tool
- Seal Bullet
- Seal Head Setting Tool
- Schrader Valve Core Tool
- Punch
- Mallet
- 17mm Wrench
- 17mm Socket
- 15/16th Wrench
- 15/16th Crow’s Foot Extension
- Flat Head Screwdrivers
- Bench Vise
- Flat file
- Triangle file
- Heat gun
- Towels
- Parts Cleaner
- Safety Glasses
Related: How to change the steering head bearings on your 09-10 CRF450r.
See The Full Rear Shock Rebuild Walkthrough Here!
Shock Service Parts:
You will need to replace every wearable part of your shock absorber, including but not limited too:
- Seal Head
- Reservoir Bladder
- Valve Bushing
- Valve O-Rings
- Compression Adjuster O-Rings
- Bump Stop
Fortunately, you can get all these parts in a rebuild kit through our partner’s links!