KTM Freeride 350 AU, Owner'S Manual

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12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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12.14 Removing the front fender
B01030-10
–
Remove screws

. Remove the front fender.
12.15 Installing the front fender
B01030-10
–
Position the front fender. Mount and tighten screws

.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
Info
Make sure the holding lugs engage in the headlight mask.
12.16 Removing the shock absorber
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 37)
–
Fold the seat up. ( p. 45)
M00502-10
Main work
–
Remove screw

.
–
Remove screw  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.
–
Remove screw

.
–
Push splash protector  to the side and remove the shock absorber.
12.17 Installing the shock absorber
M00502-11
Main work
–
Push splash protector  to the side and position the shock absorber. Mount and
tighten screw  .
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft) Loctite ® 2701™
–
Mount and tighten screw

.
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 or with any other lubricants. Lubricants
dissolve the Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.
–
Mount and tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, upper subframe M10 45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft) Loctite ® 243™