KTM 690 SMC 2008, Repair Manual

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30/ASSEMBLING THE ENGINE
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19.16
Setting engine to top dead center
300025-10
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Set the crankshaft to top dead center and lock it with the special tool

.
Engine blocking screw (77329010000) ( p. 216)
19.17
Installing piston
300032-10
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Shift the joint of the piston rings by 120°.
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Push the oiled piston into the special tool.
Piston assembly ring (75029015102) ( p. 212)
300033-10
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Position the piston on the cylinder using the special tool.
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Push the piston carefully into the cylinder from above.
The piston rings should not become caught; otherwise, they may be damaged.
300035-10
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Ensure that piston marking

faces the outfeed side.
300034-10
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Apply a thin layer of sealing compound in area

.
Loctite ® 5910
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Place the cylinder base gasket on.
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Make sure the grooved pins are seated correctly.