Checking The Rear Hub Rubber Dampers - KTM 2013 690 SMC R EU Repair Manual

12 WHEELS

12.7.10 Checking the rear hub rubber dampers

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The engine power is transmitted from the rear sprocket to the rear wheel via 6 rubber dampers. They eventually wear out during
operation. If the rubber dampers are not changed in time, the rear sprocket carrier and the rear hub will be damaged.
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Clean the chain regularly.
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Rinse off loose dirt with a soft jet of water.
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Remove old grease remains with chain cleaner.
Chain cleaner (
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After drying, apply chain spray.
Chain lube for road use (
400725-01
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the rear wheel stand. (
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Remove the rear wheel. (
Main work
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Check bearing
» If the bearing is damaged or worn:
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Replace the bearings.
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Check rubber dampers
» If the rubber dampers of the rear hub are damaged or worn:
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Change all rubber dampers in the rear hub.
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Lay the rear wheel on a workbench with the rear sprocket facing upwards and insert
the wheel spindle in the hub.
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To check play
your hand.
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Measure the play on the outside of the rear sprocket.
Play in rubber dampers, rear wheel
601905-10
» If play
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Change all rubber dampers in the rear hub.
Finishing work
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Install the rear wheel. (
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Take the motorcycle off of the rear wheel stand. (
p. 208)
p. 208)
p. 72)
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of the rear hub for damage and wear.
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, hold the rear wheel tight and try to rotate the rear sprocket with
A
is larger than the specified value:
A
p. 73)
p. 10)
≤ 5 mm (≤ 0.2 in)
p. 10)
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