KTM 990 Adventure R USA 2010, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON FRAME AND ENGINE
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Installing the rear 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.
Warning
Danger of accidents No braking effect when operating the rear brake.
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After installing the rear wheel, always operate the foot brake until the pressure point is reached.
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Check the rear hub rubber dampers. x ( p. 116)
100571-10
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Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
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Change the wheel bearing. x
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Clean and grease shaft seal ring
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and bearing surface

of the spacer.
Long-life grease ( p. 215)
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Clean and grease the thread of the wheel spindle and nut.
Long-life grease ( p. 215)
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Mount the rubber dampers and rear sprocket carrier in the rear wheel.
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Place the rear wheel in the swingarm and bring the brake disc on the brake caliper into
contact.