KTM 2011 690 SMC AUS, Repair Manual

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8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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When the pressure gauge reaches the specified value, turn the Damper control
lever
4
to Pressure .
Guideline
0 bar
Oil is pumped into the damper.
The pressure gauge rises to the specified value.
3 bar
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When the pressure gauge reaches the specified value, turn the Damper
4
control
lever to Vacuum .
Guideline
3 bar
The pressure gauge falls to the specified value.
0 bar
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When the pressure gauge reaches the specified value, operate the
On/Off
switch.
Guideline
0 bar
The vacuum pump is switched off.
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Slide O-ring
B
to the end of the special tool by the specified value (distance
A
minus specified value).
Guideline
10 mm
Depth micrometer (T107S) ( p. 219)
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Slide the floating piston into the reservoir to the shortened position using the spe-
cial tool.
Info
The floating piston must be positioned at exactly this point when the rod
is fully extended; otherwise, damage will occur during compression of the
shock absorber.
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Remove the special tool.
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Remove adapter
1
from connection
2
of the vacuum pump.
Info
Hold the damper so that the filling port is at the highest point.
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Remove the adapter.
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Mount and tighten screw
9
.
Guideline
Filling port screw M10x1 14 Nm
(10.3 lbf ft)
8.21 Filling the damper with nitrogen
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Screw in screw
1
by approx. 2 rotations but do not tighten.
Info
The piston rod is fully extended.