KTM 690 SMC 2008, Repair Manual, Page: 37 / 227

04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
35
7.12
Removing the spring
Condition
The shock absorber has been removed.
300580-10
–
Clamp the shock absorber in the vise using soft jaws for protection.
–
Measure and note spring length in preloaded state.
–
Loosen retaining ring

and the adjusting ring with the special tool.
Hook wrench (T106S) ( p. 217)
Hook wrench (T157S) ( p. 219)
–
Turn the retaining ring and adjusting ring until the spring is fully relieved of ten-
sion.
300581-10
–
Press down the spring with the special tool.
Spring compressor (T101S) ( p. 217)
–
Remove spring retainer

.
300582-10
–
Take off spring

with the retaining ring and adjusting ring

.
7.13
Dismantling the damper
–
Remove the spring. ( p. 35)
300583-10
–
Establish and note the current state of the rebound damping and compression
damping.
–
Completely open the adjusters of the rebound and compression damping.
–
Remove cap

.
–
Press in valve needle

.
The pressurized nitrogen escapes.
300584-10
–
Remove locking cap

.