KTM 450 XC-W USA, Setup Instructions, Page: 15 / 31

3 WORK
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3.9 Installing the front 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.
K00084-10
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Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
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Change the front wheel bearing. ( p. 13)
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Clean and grease shaft seal rings

and bearing surface

of the spacers.
Long-life grease ( p. 28)
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Insert the spacers.
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Position the front wheel and insert the wheel spindle.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
M01022-10
(EXC Six Days)
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Align the brake disc guard so that gaps

and

are the same size.
K00082-11
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Mount and tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, front wheel spindle M20x1.5 35 Nm
(25.8 lbf ft)
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Activate the hand brake lever multiple times until the brake linings are in contact
with the brake disc.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 8)
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Pull the front wheel brake and push down hard on the fork several times to align
the fork legs.
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Fully tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, fork stub M8 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
3.10 Changing the front wheel bearing
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 8)
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Remove the front wheel. ( p. 12)
B03356-10
Main work
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Remove shaft seal rings

and

.