KTM 990 Adventure R USA 2010, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON FRAME AND ENGINE
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Checking the rear hub rubber dampers
x
Info
The engine power is transmitted from the rear sprocket to the rear wheel via 6 rubber dampers. They eventually wear out during
operation. If the rubber dampers are not changed in time, the rear sprocket carrier and the rear hub will be damaged.
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Remove the rear wheel. x ( p. 112)
100572-10
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Check the rubber dampers

of the rear hub for damage and wear.
» If the rubber dampers of the rear hub are damaged or worn:
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Change all rubber dampers in the rear hub.
100573-10
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Lay the read wheel on a workbench with the rear sprocket facing upwards and insert the
wheel spindle in the hub.
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To check the play

, hold the rear wheel tight and try to rotate the rear sprocket.
Info
Measure the play on the outside of the rear sprocket.
Play in rubber dampers, rear wheel
≤
5 mm (
≤
0.2 in)
» If clearance

is larger than the specified value:
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Change all rubber dampers in the rear hub.
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Install the rear wheel. x ( p. 114)