Installing The Shock Absorber - KTM 450 SX-F Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.23

Installing the shock absorber

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Remove the cable binder of the frame protector.
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Remove screw
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Remove the frame protector.
Info
Pay attention to the holding lugs.
L01277-10
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Remove screw
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Carefully remove the shock absorber upward out of the vehicle.
L01279-10
x
Main work
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From above, position the shock absorber carefully in the vehicle.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber
L01280-10
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Position the frame protector.
Info
Pay attention to the holding lugs.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, frame protector
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Attach the frame protector with a cable binder.
L01277-11
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Lower the swingarm.
S00126-11
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Position the angle lever and linkage lever.
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Mount and tighten screw cap
Guideline
Nut, linkage lever to angle lever
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, bottom shock
absorber
L01294-11
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6
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1
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M10
2
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3 .
4 .
M10
60 Nm Loctite
(44.3 lbf ft)
M5 3 Nm (2.2 lbf ft)
M14x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
60 Nm Loctite
(44.3 lbf ft)
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