KTM Freeride E-XC 2018, Owner'S Manual

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14 WHEELS, TIRES
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14.2 Installing the front wheel
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
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Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
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Main work
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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 front wheel bearing.
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Clean and grease the shaft seal rings
1
and contact sur-
face
A
of the spacers.
Long-life grease ( p. 134)
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Insert the spacers.
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Position the front wheel and insert the wheel spindle.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
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Mount and tighten screw
2
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Guideline
Screw, front wheel
spindle M20x1.5 35 Nm (25.8 lbf ft)
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Operate the front brake lever several times until the brake lin-
ings are in contact with the brake disc.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 51)
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Operate the front brake and compress the fork a few times
firmly.
The fork legs straighten.
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Tighten screws
3
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Guideline
Screw, fork stub M8 15 Nm (11.1 lbf ft)
Finishing work
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Install the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 103)
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Lock the seat. ( p. 63)
14.3 Removing the rear wheel
Preparatory work
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Deactivate the vehicle. ( p. 37)
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Fold the seat up. ( p. 63)
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Remove the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 102)
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Mount the covering cap. ( p. 65)
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 51)