KTM Freeride 250 F 2018, Owner'S Manual

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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
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12.16 Removing the shock absorber
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 53)
–
Fold the seat up. ( p. 64)
F01209-10
Main work
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Detach brake line
1
.
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Remove screw
2
.
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Remove screw 3 and lower the rear wheel with the swingarm
as far as possible without blocking the rear wheel. Secure the
rear wheel in this position.
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Remove screw
4
.
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Push splash protector
5
to the side and remove the shock
absorber.
12.17 Installing the shock absorber
F01209-11
Main work
–
Push splash protector
1
to the side and position the shock
absorber. Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top
shock absorber M12 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Loctite ® 2701™
–
Mount and tighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom
shock absorber M12 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Loctite ® 2701™
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber at the swingarm
is Teflon-coated. It must not be greased with grease,
nor with any other lubricants. Lubricants dissolve the
Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service
life.
–
Mount and tighten screw 4 .
Guideline
Screw, upper
subframe M10 45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft)
Loctite ® 243™
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Attach brake line
5
.
Finishing work
–
Lock the seat. ( p. 64)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 53)