KTM 300 EXC, Repair Manual

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6 FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
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Note down the current state of rebound damping
1
REB (red adjuster of right fork
leg).
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Note down the current state of compression damping
2
COMP (white adjuster of
left fork leg).
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Fully open the adjusters of the rebound and compression damping.
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Clamp the fork leg in the area of the lower triple clamp.
Clamping stand (T1403S) ( p. 279)
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Remove the screw. Remove adjuster
3
.
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Release screw cap
4
.
Special socket (T14047) ( p. 280)
Info
The cartridge cannot be taken off yet.
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Unclamp the fork leg.
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Push the outer tube down. Drain the fork oil.
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Clamp the fork leg with the axle clamp.
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Release hydrostop unit
5
and remove it.
Info
Do not use an impact wrench.
Place a pan underneath since oil will run out.
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Remove the cartridge from the fork leg.
Press-out tool (T14051) ( p. 280)
Info
Removing the O-ring seat from the cartridge usually requires the application
of force.