Checking The Rear Hub Rubber Dampers - KTM 2016 690 DUKE Owner's Manual

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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 become damaged.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the rear lifting gear. (
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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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Change the bearing of the rear sprocket carrier.
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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
hand.
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Measure the play on the outside of the rear sprocket.
Play in rubber dampers, rear wheel
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of the rear hub for damage and wear.
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, hold the rear wheel tight and try to turn the rear sprocket with your
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≤ 5 mm (≤ 0.2 in)
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