KTM Freeride 350, Owner'S Manual

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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
43
B01034-11
Main work
–
Loosen screws
1
. Remove screw
2
.
–
Loosen and retighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering head M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
–
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
–
Tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 22 Nm
(16.2 lbf ft)
–
Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft) Loctite ® 243™
Subsequent work
–
Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 42)
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 37)
10.13
Greasing the steering head bearing
x
800010-10
–
Remove the lower triple clamp. x ( p. 40)
–
Install the lower triple clamp.
x
( p. 40)
10.14
Removing the shock absorber
x
Preliminary work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 37)
–
Fold the seat up. ( p. 44)
B01053-10
Main work
–
Loosen screw
1
but do not remove it.
–
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.
–
Remove screw
3
.
–
Push splash protector
4
to the side and remove the shock absorber.
10.15
Installing the shock absorber
x
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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™