KTM Freeride E-XC 2018, Owner'S Manual

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12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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C00701-10
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 the splash protector 4 to the side and remove the
shock absorber.
12.17 Installing the shock absorber
C00701-11
Main work
–
Push splash protector
1
to the side and position the shock
absorber.
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Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top
shock absorber M12 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Loctite ® 2701™
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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.
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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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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 51)
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Install the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 103)
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Lock the seat. ( p. 63)