KTM 2013 690 SMC R EU, Repair Manual

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12 WHEELS
73
12.7.2 Installing the rear wheel
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Danger of accidents No braking effect when operating the rear brake.
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After installing the rear wheel, always operate the foot brake until the pressure point is reached.
Main work
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Check the rear hub rubber dampers. ( p. 78)
601904-10
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Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
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Replace the wheel bearing.
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Remove the bushing
1
. Clean and grease the roll surfaces of the bushing and the
shaft seal ring
2
.
Long-life grease ( p. 208)
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Clean and grease the thread of the wheel spindle and nut
3
.
Long-life grease ( p. 208)
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Install the rubber damper and rear sprocket carrier in the rear wheel.
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Position the rear wheel.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
601883-11
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Push the rear wheel forward as far as possible and lay the chain on the rear
sprocket.
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Mount the wheel spindle, chain adjusters and nuts.
Guideline
In order that the rear wheel is correctly aligned, the markings on the left and
right chain adjusters must be in the same position relative to the reference
marks
A
.
Info
Mount the left and right chain adjusters
4
in the same position.
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Tighten nut
3
.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle M25x1.5 90 Nm
(66.4 lbf ft)
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Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with
the brake disc and there is a pressure point.
Finishing work
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Take the motorcycle off of the rear wheel stand. ( p. 10)
12.7.3 Removing the brake disc of the rear brake
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the rear wheel stand. ( p. 10)
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Remove the rear wheel. ( p. 72)