KTM 2009 690 Rally Factory Replica, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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8.52
Removing front wheel
x
–
Jack up the motorcycle. ( p. 29)
600031-10
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Press the brake caliper by hand on to the brake disc in order to press back the
brake pistons.
Info
Make sure when pushing back the brake pistons that you do not press the
brake caliper against the spokes.
600032-10
–
Loosen screw

.
–
Remove screw

.
–
Loosen screw

.
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Holding the front wheel, withdraw the wheel spindle. Take the front wheel out of
the fork.
Info
Do not pull the hand brake lever when the front wheel is removed.
Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake disc is not dam-
aged.
600033-10
–
Remove the distance bushing

.
8.53
Mounting the front wheel
x
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
–
Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
600033-11
–
Clean and grease shaft seal ring

and bearing surface

of the distance bush-
ing. Clean and grease the shaft seal ring on the right and the running surface of the
wheel spindle.
Long-life grease ( p. 98)
–
Insert the distance bushing.
600032-11
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Lift the front wheel into the fork, position it, and insert the wheel spindle

.
–
Mount and tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, front wheel spindle M24x1.5 40 Nm
(29.5 lbf ft)
Info
Ensure that the grip of the wheel spindle does not contact with the right
fork leg.
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Operate the hand brake lever several times until the brake pads are lying correctly
on the brake disc.