KTM 350 EXC-F 2015, Owner'S Manual

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12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
56
M00100-10
Main work
–
Remove screw

and lower the rear wheel with the swing arm as far as possible
without blocking the rear wheel. Fix the rear wheel in this position.
–
Remove screw  , push splash protector  to the side, and remove the shock
absorber.
12.19 Installing the shock absorber
x
M00100-11
Main work
–
Push splash protector

to the side and position the shock absorber. Mount and
tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft) Loctite ® 2701™
–
Mount and tighten screw  .
Guideline
Screw, bottom shock
absorber M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft) Loctite ® 2701™
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber at the swing arm is Teflon coated. It
must not be greased with grease or with other lubricants. Lubricants dis-
solve the Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.
Finishing work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 48)
12.20 Removing the seat
101346-10
–
Remove screw

.
–
Lift up the seat at the rear, pull it back and then remove it from above.
12.21 Mounting the seat
M00176-10
–
Hook in the front of the seat at the collar sleeve of the fuel tank, lower it at the rear
and simultaneously push it forward.
–
Make sure that the seat is correctly locked in.
–
Mount and tighten the screw of the seat fixing.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)