KTM 450 XC, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Press together the spring pack, position the securing clip in the corresponding groove
and release the spring pack.
Guideline
Clip position, spring preload
Standard 8th position from top
Corresponds to a spring preload of 9 mm (0.35 in)
Info
The spring preload
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is the difference in length between the spring pack when
it is unloaded and when it is installed.
The securing clip must be positioned entirely within the cut-out of the spring
retainer.
The spring pack should never be installed loosely (without preload). The stan-
dard setting is the lowest permissible spring preload. Therefore, you can only
increase the spring preload.
If you increase the spring preload, you should also slightly increase the rebound
damping.
The left and right shock absorbers should have the same settings.
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Remove the vehicle from the work stand. ( p. 66)
9.8
Rear shock absorber - adjusting the compression damping
Danger
Danger of accidents The shock absorber is under high pressure.
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The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen, so never dismantle the shock absorber or carry out any mainte-
nance on it yourself.