KTM Freeride 250 R AUS 2014, Repair Manual

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9 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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9.9 Removing the shock absorber
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 10)
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Fold the seat up. ( p. 62)
B01727-10
Main work
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Remove screw
1
.
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Remove screw
2
and lower the rear wheel with the swing arm as far as possible
without blocking the rear wheel. Fix the rear wheel in this position.
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Remove screw
3
.
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Push splash protector
4
to the side and remove the shock absorber.
9.10 Installing the shock absorber
B01727-11
Main work
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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 ® 243™
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Mount and tighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom shock
absorber M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft) Loctite ® 243™
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber at the swing arm is Teflon coated. It
must not be greased with grease or with other lubricants. Lubricants dis-
solve the Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.
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Mount and tighten screw
4
.
Guideline
Screw, upper subframe M10 45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft) Loctite ® 243™
Finishing work
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Lock the seat. ( p. 62)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 10)
9.11 Servicing the shock absorber
Caution
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
Condition
The shock absorber has been removed.