KTM 690 DUKE R AUS/UK, Owner'S Manual, Page: 94 / 187

WHEELS, TIRES
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Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
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Replace the wheel bearing. x
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Remove spacer

. Clean and grease the working surfaces of the bushing and shaft seal
ring

.
Long-life grease ( p. 178)
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Clean and grease the thread of the wheel spindle and nut

.
Long-life grease ( p. 178)
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Clean the mating surfaces of the brake caliper frame and swingarm.
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Install the rubber damper and rear sprocket carrier in the rear wheel.
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Stand the rear wheel in the swingarm and mount the brake caliper on the brake disc.
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Push the brake caliper support and the swingarm

into the fixing location. Lay the
chain on the rear sprocket and mount the wheel spindle.
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Mount the left and right chain adjusters

in the same position.
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Push the rear wheel forward so that the chain adjusters are in contact with the adjust-
ing screws, and tighten nut

.
Guideline
In order for the rear wheel to be correctly aligned, the markings on the left and right
chain adjusters must be in the same position relative to the reference marks

.
Nut, rear wheel spindle M25x1.5 90 Nm
(66.4 lbf ft)
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Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with the
brake disc and there is a pressure point.