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!