KTM 300 EXC, Repair Manual

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9 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
72
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Mount rebound damping shim stack
7
with the smaller shims at the top.
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Apply thread locker to the threads of the piston rod.
Loctite ® 2701™
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Screw on mount
8
to the point where the piston can still be turned.
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Mount the compression shim stack
9
with the smaller shims facing downward.
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Grind piston
bk
on both sides on a surface plate using 1200 grit sandpaper.
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Clean the piston.
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Mount the piston.
Guideline
View
A
Top view of piston
View
B
Bottom view of piston
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Mount rebound damping shim stack
bl
with the smaller shims facing upward.
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Grease the threads of the mount.
Lubricant (T152) ( p. 270)
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Mount nut
bm
, but do not tighten it yet.
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Align both pistons using the special tool.
Centering sleeve (T1214) ( p. 277)
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Tighten the nut.
Guideline
Piston rod nut M16x1 40 Nm
(29.5 lbf ft)
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Remove the special tool.
9.24 Assembling the damper
Preparatory work
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Assemble the seal ring retainer. ( p. 70)
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Assemble the rebound adjuster. ( p. 70)
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Assemble the piston rod. ( p. 71)