Checking The Fork Legs (450 Sx-F Eu) - KTM 450 SX-F EU Repair Manual

Ol/FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
200867-10
Cbeckinl the fork
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(450 SX-F EU)
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- Screw the special tool onto the screw sleeve.
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Threaded bushing
(Tl4023) (--
p.
238)
, / The special tool must have an overhang to protect the thread.
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Overhang
11
mm
(0.04
in)
- Pry
out seal ring ,being sure only to brace the lever against the special tool.
Condition
The fork legs have been disassembled.
- Check the inner tube and axle clamp for damage.
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If there is damage:
- Change the inner tube.
- Measure the outside diameter of the inner tube at several locations.
Outside diameter of the inner tube
47.975 ... 48.005
mm
(1.88878 ...
1.88996 in)
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If the measured value is less than the specified value:
- Change the inner tube.
- Measure the run-<lut of the inner tube.
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Inner tub run-out
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S 0.20
mm
(S 0.0079
in)
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If the measured value is greater than the specified value:
- Change the inner tube.
- Measure the inside diameter of the outer tube at several locations.
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Inside diameter of the outer tube
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S 49.20
mm
(S 1.937
in)
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If the measured value is greater than the specified value:
- Change the outer tube.
- Check the outer tube for damage.
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If there is damage:
- Change the outer tube.
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