Checking The Rear Hub Rubber Dampers - KTM 990 Adventure Baja Owner's Manual

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13
WHEELS, TIRES
13.5

Checking the rear hub rubber dampers

Info
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.
Mount the wheel spindle but do not push it in all the way.
Push the rear wheel as far forward as possible and place the chain on the rear sprocket.
Push the wheel spindle in all the way and mount chain adjuster
Info
Mount chain adjuster
Push the rear wheel forward so that the chain adjusters are in contact with the adjust-
ing screws, and tighten nut
Guideline
In order for the rear wheel to be correctly aligned, the markings on the left and right
chain adjusters must be in the same position relative to the reference marks
Nut, rear wheel spindle
Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings lie on the brake disc and
there is a pressure point.
B01368-11
Finishing work
Raise the vehicle off of the center stand. (
x
and
in the same position.
2
3
.
4
M25x1.5
90 Nm
(66.4 lbf ft)
p. 87)
126
and nut
.
3
4
.
B
Thread greased

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