KTM 450 SMR 2021, Owner'S Manual

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11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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11.18 Removing the shock absorber
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 42)
F01527-10
Main work
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Remove the cable ties.
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Remove screws
1
along with the washers.
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Remove screw 2 .
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Take off the left frame protector.
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Push the right frame protector to the front and take off at the
bottom.
E01957-10
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Remove screw
3
.
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Remove fitting
4
.
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Raise the swingarm slightly to be able to remove the
screws more easily.
E01958-10
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Press angle lever
5
toward the rear.
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Press linkage lever
6
downward.
E01959-10
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Remove screws
7
.
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Pull off foot brake cylinder from the push rod.
120320-01
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Remove the connecting link of the chain.
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Take off the chain.
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Cover the components to protect them against damage.