
13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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13.16
Removing the shock absorber
Preparatory work
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Deactivate the vehicle. (
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Fold the seat up. (
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Remove the KTM PowerPack. (
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Mount the covering cap. (
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
A00188-10
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.
13.17
Installing the shock absorber
A00188-11
Main work
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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™
–
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. (
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Install the KTM PowerPack. (
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Lock the seat. (