Assembling The Fork Legs - KTM 2011 690 SMC EU Repair Manual

6 FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
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Assembling the fork legs

Info
These operations are the same on both fork legs.
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Measure the run-out of the inner tube.
Run-out of inner tube
» If the measured value is greater than the specified value:
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Replace the inner tube.
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Check the outer tube for damage.
» If damage is found:
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Replace the outer tube.
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Check the surface of the sliding bushings.
» If the bronze-colored layer
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Replace the sliding bushings.
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Check the spring length.
Guideline
Spring length with preload spacer(s)
» If the measured value is greater than the specified value:
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Reduce the strength of the pretensioning bushes.
» If the measured value is less than the specified value:
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Increase the strength of the preload spacers.
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Preparatory work
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Check the fork legs. (
Main work
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Clamp the inner tube with the axle clamp.
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Mount special tool.
Protecting sleeve (T1401) (
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Grease and push on dust boot
Lubricant (T511) (
Info
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Always replace the dust boot, seal ring, lock ring, and support ring.
Install the dust boot with the sealing lip and spring expander facing down-
ward.
≤ 0.20 mm (≤ 0.0079 in)
under sliding layer
A
480 mm (18.9 in)
p. 22)
p. 220)
.
1
p. 208)
is visible:
B
23