KTM 690 SMC 2008, Repair Manual

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01/FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
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200668-10
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Heat up the outer tube in area

of the lower sliding bushings.
Guideline
50 °C (122 °F)
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Pull the outer tube of the fork off of the inner tube with a jerk.
Info
The lower sliding bushing

must be pulled from its bearing seat.
200658-12
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Remove the upper sliding bushing

.
Info
Without using tools, carefully pull the stack apart by hand.
200659-12
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Take off the lower sliding bushing

.
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Take off support ring

.
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Take off seal ring

.
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Take off lock ring

.
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Take off dust boot

.
5.11
Checking the fork legs
Condition
The fork legs have been disassembled.
200686-10
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Check the inner tube and the axle clamp for damage.
» If damage is found:
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Replace the inner tube.
200684-10
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Measure the external diameter of the inner tube in several places.
External diameter of inner tube 47.975… 48.005 mm (1.88878…
1.88996 in)
» If the measured value is less than the specified value:
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Replace the inner tube.