KTM Freeride 350 2012, Setup Instructions

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4 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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4.1 Installing the shock absorber
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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 ® 243™
–
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.
–
Mount and tighten screw
4
.
Guideline
Screw, upper subframe M10 45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Subsequent work
–
Lock the seat. ( p. 9)
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
4.2 Installing the front wheel
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
–
Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
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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.
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Clean and grease the shaft seal rings
1
and contact surface
A
of the spacers.
Long-life grease ( p. 19)
–
Insert the spacers.
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Lift the front wheel into the fork, position it, and insert the wheel spindle.
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Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, front wheel spindle M20x1.5 35 Nm
(25.8 lbf ft)
–
Activate the hand brake lever multiple times until the brake linings are in contact
with the brake disc.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
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Pull the front wheel brake and push down hard on the fork several times to align
the fork legs.
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Tighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, fork stub M8 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)