KTM 690 DUKE R AUS/UK, Owner'S Manual, Page: 91 / 187

WHEELS, TIRES
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12.2
Installing the front wheel
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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.
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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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Clean and grease the thread of the wheel spindle and screw

.
Long-life grease ( p. 178)
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Lift the front wheel into the fork, position it, and insert the wheel spindle. Mount and
tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, front wheel spindle M24x1.5 40 Nm
(29.5 lbf ft)
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Position the brake caliper and check that the brake linings are seated correctly.
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Position spacers

. Mount screws

but do not tighten yet.
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Operate the hand brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with the
brake disc and there is a pressure point. Fix the hand brake lever in the activated posi-
tion.
The brake caliper straightens.
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Fully tighten screws

.